Automation engineer marine

About the Role

Seatech Dynamics provides specialized marine technical services and engineering solutions to the global maritime industry. The company focuses on marine electrical, automation, instrumentation, mechanical, propulsion, and shipboard technical services. Seatech Dynamics delivers reliable, responsive, and cost-effective onboard troubleshooting and support to ship owners, managers, fleet operators, shipyards, and manufacturers. The Automation Engineer – Marine will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of marine automation and control systems on vessels. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Chennai Area, requiring regular visits to vessels, shipyards, and client facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving automation, electrical, and process control issues.
• Performing troubleshooting on shipboard systems.
• Supporting commissioning, upgrades, and retrofits of marine equipment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.
• Preparing documentation and service reports.
• Ensuring compliance with marine safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Troubleshooting skills for marine systems and shipboard equipment.
• Process control and automation skills for managing and integrating marine control systems.
• Electrical engineering expertise for marine electrical power, control circuits, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Robotics and automated mechanisms relevant to marine applications.
• Experience with marine automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, and shipboard control networks is highly beneficial.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work in shipboard environments, travel to vessels and shipyards.
• Ability to adhere to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse technical and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Marine Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).