engineering
Posted May 18Senior Diesel Technician
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Independently diagnose and resolve complex diesel engine malfunctions, mechanical failures, and electrical faults, including unfamiliar or first-of-kind failure modes.
- Lead overhaul, rebuild, and restoration of diesel engines and associated systems including fuel injection, turbochargers, cooling, and exhaust.
- Perform and oversee routine maintenance tasks including oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, and scheduled PM activities.
- Utilize OEM diagnostic tooling (Volvo VODIA or equivalent) and other diagnostic equipment to conduct system-level assessments and repairs.
- Develop, refine, and validate maintenance procedures; identify gaps and recommend improvements based on field experience.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance and repair activities in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to Diesel Technicians; review work quality and support professional development.
- Follow and enforce safety protocols for diesel engines and hazardous materials handling; promote a strong safety culture on the team.
- Proven track record of independently diagnosing and repairing diesel engines and related propulsion, fuel, cooling, and exhaust systems.
Requirements
- This role requires deep marine diesel expertise, independent diagnostic capability, and the ability to own complex maintenance outcomes in operational environments.
- experience working on boats and marine propulsion systems, is comfortable operating without supervision, and is ready to serve as a technical lead and mentor to junior technicians on the team. RESPONSIBILITIES
- experience as a diesel technician, with significant time in marine environments.
- Marine diesel and/or Volvo VODIA
- Expert-level proficiency in electrical troubleshooting including complex, multi-system fault isolation. Demonstrated
- experience with engine teardown, rebuild, and overhaul; this is a core expectation of the role.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and schematics with minimal supervision.
- Experience in maritime, defense, commercial offshore, or regulated operational environments preferred.
- Familiarity with quality management systems including work order management, compliance documentation, and parts accountability.
- Ability to lead technically in dynamic, field-based environments with limited support infrastructure.
- Ability to travel as needed to support field operations and deployments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours/day.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in marine and waterside environments.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including over varied and uneven terrain such as docks, vessel decks, and gravel surfaces.
- An active clearance is not required to start, but candidates must be able to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment.
- Candidates must qualify as a U.S.
Experience
- 10+ years of hands-on
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services. Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care. Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents.
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays.
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.
Contact
- Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
- JOB SUMMARY Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
- The ideal candidate brings a decade or more of hands-on
- Serve as the technical authority for diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair on ASV platforms.
- Serve as the primary technical interface during field deployments, customer engagements, and cross-functional coordination.
- experience strongly preferred; equivalent OEM diagnostic platform experience considered.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable interfacing with customers, operators, and engineering teams.
- Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install and remove components of varying size and weight.
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods while working in confined or low-clearance spaces.