Marine Service Engineer – Istanbul

Mackay Communications, Inc., dba Mackay Marine, is a global marine electronics service company with more than 470+ employees across 45+ service depots in seventeen (17) countries, including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Turkey. For over fifty (50) years Mackay has sold, installed, and serviced navigation and communication equipment onboard commercial and naval ships, yachts, and pleasure craft.  We sustain our industry-leading position by employing and hiring the best technical talent, investing in continuous factory training, and by providing all the parts, equipment, administrative, and technical support needed. The goal is to provide superior results for our customers and in turn, superior careers for our employees.

Mackay Marine is currently seeking an experienced Marine Service Engineer (MSE) with the skills and qualifications outlined below in our Istanbul depot..

Marine Service Engineer Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, the Marine Service Engineer (MSE), also referred to as a ‘technician’ or ‘MST’, will install, service, and repair electronic navigation and communication equipment onboard ships. MSE will test, adjust, and troubleshoot electronic components, PCBs, sub-assemblies, as well as loading, updating, and modifying software. The technician will use his/her knowledge of radio frequencies (RF), electronic theory, and circuitry to address a variety of technical problems and make intelligent use of complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals to accurately achieve assignments. Upon completion of each service job, the MSE will compose a detailed service report and when not onboard a ship, will assist with office operations related to field/service work.

Types of equipment serviced:

• Radars
• ECDIS
• Satcoms
• HF and VHF Radios
• GPS
• Gyrocompasses
• Autopilots
• Sounders

Marine Service Engineer Qualifications:

• Must reside and be authorized to work in Turkey.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English.
• 3+ Years of experience as a Marine Service Engineer in the commercial shipping industry.
• Diploma in Electronics or equivalent technical education, training, and experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and application.
• Valid FCC General License with Radar Endorsement and GMDSS Radio Operator Maintainer License preferred.
• Be physically fit. Work environment often involves carrying or lifting 23 kilograms, climbing ladders and masts, and exposure to weather.
• Driver’s License – Class B and B1

Mackay is a fair and equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring process. All candidates are evaluated equally, regardless of gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, disability status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.