Marine Electrical Technician - Submarines | Schiffselektrotechniker (m/w/d) Uboot
TKMS GmbH
Job Summary
As a Marine Electrical Technician for submarines, you will play a critical role in the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of complex electrical systems during sea trials and maintenance cycles. Based at TKMS, a global leader in naval shipbuilding, your daily responsibilities will range from troubleshooting and repairing components on board to providing technical customer training in international export markets. You will also be responsible for creating technical manuals, maintenance documentation, and supporting quality assurance activities. This position is uniquely dynamic, offering a blend of hands-on technical work at sea and structured office-based engineering tasks. It is an ideal role for a maritime professional who enjoys a high degree of variety, international travel, and working at the forefront of underwater defense technology within a supportive, high-tech environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training in the electrical field (e.g., Electrician, Electrical Technician), optionally supplemented by a state-certified technician qualification or equivalent knowledge.
Experience
- Basic qualification as a submarine crew member required
- At least 1 year of professional experience on board a submarine
- Several years of professional experience in the electrical maintenance and repair of naval systems
- Experience in conducting technical training and creating instructional documentation
- Possession of watchkeeping certification for engine service according to STCW-95
Languages
Additional
- Must be flexible for deployments involving several months at sea followed by office-based work. Requires readiness for international travel and work in export-related customer training. Must have the physical and professional capability for submarine service.
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