engineering
Posted Apr 10Diesel Technician, Instructor
at Saronic
San Diego, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Training Delivery & Instruction - Lead instructor-led training for internal personnel and external customers on diesel engine systems, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting workflows - Facilitate hands-on labs, practical maintenance exercises, and field-based training events - Serve as the primary interface for trainee learning, ensuring comprehension, engagement, and technical proficiency - Evaluate trainee performance, administer assessments, and provide actionable feedback and
Requirements
- JOB SUMMARY Saronic is seeking a Diesel Technician Instructor to design, develop, and deliver advanced technical training programs focused on diesel propulsion systems supporting our autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).
- REQUIREMENTS: - Demonstrated success in technical instruction, field maintenance, or hands-on mechanical leadership roles - Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to support multiple training events - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences - Demonstrated problem-solving ability in dynamic operational environments - Ability to travel up to 50% in support of training and field operations
- experience as a diesel technician, preferably in marine or heavy equipment environments - Marine Diesel and/or Volvo VODIA
- experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and related systems - Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics -
- Experience with diagnostic tools such as scan tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes -
- Experience in maritime, defense, or regulated environments preferred - Prior
- experience delivering training or mentoring others (formal or informal) preferred - Vocational training or certification in diesel mechanics or related field preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day - Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
- - Ability to work outside for extended periods of time in marine environments - Frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install components of varying size and weight - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including over varied and uneven terrain - Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods - Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other elevated structures - Exposure to hazardous materials with required adherence to safety and
Experience
- QUALIFICATIONS: - 4–8+ years of
Benefits
- 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: Person”
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.
- This role blends curriculum development, hands-on maintenance training, and field-based technical support to ensure mission readiness across internal teams, contracted customers, and DoD partners.
- You will be responsible for both creating and executing hands-on training initiatives that encompass diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and system troubleshooting.
- This role also contributes to team readiness, supports development of professional certification pathways, drives technical standards, and ensures personnel are prepared to maintain and sustain Saronic-operated vessels in operational environments.
- As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S.
- Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.