Diesel Technician, Instructor

The role

This person will design, develop, and deliver technical training programs focused on diesel propulsion systems for autonomous surface vessels. The role includes curriculum development, hands-on maintenance training, and field-based technical support.

What you will do

• Lead instructor-led training for internal personnel and external customers
• Facilitate hands-on labs, practical maintenance exercises, and field-based training events
• Evaluate trainee performance and administer assessments
• Lead certification events and qualification checkouts
• Develop and maintain training materials, lesson plans, and SOPs
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Mission Operations teams
• Own customer onboarding and training delivery
• Support on-site and on-water training events, demonstrations, and mission scenarios
• Diagnose and repair diesel engine malfunctions, mechanical issues, and electrical faults
• Perform and instruct routine maintenance tasks

Required qualifications

• 4–8+ years of experience as a diesel technician
• Proven experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and related systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics
• Experience with diagnostic tools such as scan tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes
• Demonstrated success in technical instruction, field maintenance, or hands-on mechanical leadership roles
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in dynamic operational environments
• Ability to travel up to 50% in support of training and field operations
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for up to 12 hours/day
• Frequently and repetitively lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside for extended periods in marine environments

Nice to have

• Marine or heavy equipment environments
• Marine Diesel and/or Volvo VODIA experience
• Experience in maritime, defense, or regulated environments
• Prior experience delivering training or mentoring others
• Vocational training or certification in diesel mechanics or related field

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees)

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.