Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and Electronic
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and Electronic
Join a world leader in custom superyacht construction and innovation
Cape Town R200000 to R260000 gross Monday-Friday 07:00-16:30
About Our Client
Our client is a globally respected shipyard renowned for crafting high-performance custom sailing yachts. With a heritage of engineering excellence and aesthetic precision the company is based in Cape Town and serves an international clientele. Their yachts are recognised for innovation reliability and elegant integration of advanced marine technologies. Youll be joining a multicultural team committed to quality craftsmanship and collaborative project delivery.
The Role: Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and Electronic
As Technical Coordinator you will support the yacht systems division by managing the integration of complex electrical electronic and mechanical systems on board luxury yachts. Youll work across hydraulic systems diesel-electric and hybrid propulsion high-voltage electrics and onboard control systems. This is a hands-on cross-functional role requiring collaboration with engineers subcontractors and production staff to deliver fully compliant efficient and cutting-edge systems that meet the shipyards standards of excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Minimum 5 years experience in yacht-building or similar marine environments
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Collaborate with systems and electrical teams to integrate hydraulic and PLC systems
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Define electrical loads switchboard layouts cable runs and trunking routes
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Support the development of high-voltage DC and hybrid propulsion systems
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Review supplier schematics and coordinate component selection and orders
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Supervise the installation of CAN Bus-based control and monitoring systems
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Participate in commissioning and sea trials troubleshoot bottlenecks and non-conformities
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Ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations and technical standards
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Stay current with marine systems technologies and regulatory updates
About You
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At least 5 years technical experience in a marine or yacht-building environment
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Degree in Electrical Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering preferred
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Familiarity with superyacht systems including hydraulics PLCs HVAC and water makers
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Exposure to high-voltage DC (e.g. 650VDC) and hybrid propulsion systems is a strong advantage
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Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Clear communicator with solid technical documentation and coordination abilities
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Adaptable proactive and solutions-focused under pressure
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Open to working overtime and responding to project needs dynamically
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Comfortable in a multicultural high-performance setting
Start Date: February 2026
Ready to engineer world-class systems for the worlds finest yachts Apply now to be part of an exceptional team.
Key Skills
- IDS
- Electronic Warfare
- PCB
- Military Experience
- Mobile Devices
- Surface Mount Technology
- Assembly Experience
- Schematics
- Security System Experience
- Soldering
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
