5-7 years testing and troubleshooting PLC-based machinery control systems
5-7 years of technical writing experience including test procedures and manuals
3 years supporting machinery control systems aboard USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10)
3 years as a waterfront representative at a shipyard
B.S. degree in an engineering discipline
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary waterfront contact for installations and troubleshooting
Provide shipboard and remote support during installations
Write and maintain technical documentation
Perform software loads on various systems
Identify discrepancies and deficiencies during ship checks
Develop installation and testing plans
Produce status reports and track failures
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement plan options
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Work in a collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Machinery Control Systems Engineer (Waterfront) Location: Philadelphia, PA Required Clearance: Secret Salary: Commensurate with experience
Position Summary: Senior Machinery Control Systems Engineer supporting shipboard machinery control systems, with a strong waterfront focus on installation, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. The role requires significant PLC-based control systems experience, shipyard/waterfront support, and hands-on work aboard Navy or Coast Guard vessels.
Requirements:
10 years of professional engineering experience
5-7 years testing and troubleshooting PLC-based machinery control systems
5-7 years of technical writing, including: Test procedures, installation and rip-out documentation Technical manuals.
3 years supporting machinery control systems aboard USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10)
3 years as a waterfront representative at a civilian or military shipyard
B.S. degree in engineering discipline
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary waterfront point of contact for ship checks, installations, testing, and troubleshooting.
Provide shipboard and remote troubleshooting support during ship light-off, installation, and testing.
Write and maintain test procedures, test plans, installation/rip-out procedures, maintenance procedures, and technical manuals.
Perform software loads on Windows/Linux computers, PLC processors/cards, and circuit-level firmware.
Identify drawing discrepancies, configuration issues, equipment deficiencies, and installation/operational interferences during ship checks.
Develop shipboard installation, troubleshooting, and test-assessment plans.
Produce status reports, metrics, and trip reports.
Track failures in the System Problem/Improvement Report database.
Provide shipboard operator and maintenance training on machinery control systems.
