Seasonal Marine Field Technician

Shinkei • Chinook, WA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly hands-on role operating and maintaining cutting-edge robotic technology in a real-world commercial fishing environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in physically demanding conditions, living aboard a vessel, and responding to technical issues independently. Successful candidates will play a critical role in supporting customers, improving system performance, and helping shape future product development through field learnings.

Requirements

• Strong enthusiasm for hands-on technical work in marine environments.
• Demonstrated experience working aboard vessels or in maritime operations.
• Ability to remain drug- and alcohol-free for the duration of vessel deployment.
• At least 2 year of experience working with electro-mechanical systems or assemblies.
• High proficiency with hand tools and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve problems in remote field environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to live and work aboard a commercial fishing vessel for an extended period.
• Ability to work long hours in physically demanding and changing environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial fishing operations.
• Automotive, industrial equipment, or consumer electronics repair and maintenance.
• Electrical harnessing, wiring, and crimp tooling.
• Field service technician or maintenance technician roles.
• Operating equipment in remote or mission-critical environments.
• Supporting product development or engineering teams through field feedback.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Shinkei's robotic fish processing systems while deployed at sea.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and operational issues in the field with limited support.
• Work directly with electro-mechanical assemblies to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Build, repair, and maintain electrical harnessing and related components.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and standard industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to identify, document, and mitigate field issues.
• Work alongside commercial fishermen and vessel crews, gathering operational feedback and communicating insights back to engineering teams.
• Participate in a minimum of two weeks of hands-on training at Shinkei HQ in El Segundo, CA prior to deployment.
• Represent Shinkei professionally while serving as the primary technical operator aboard a commercial fishing vessel.

Benefits

• Housing provided during training
• Travel / Lodging to and from vessel deployment provided by Shinkei as applicable.
• Overtime eligible
• Minimum guaranteed earnings of $21,000 upon completion of assignment
• Up to $5,000 performance completion bonus at the end of the deployment period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed