Marine Technical Engineer - Ship Engines

Marine Technical Engineer – Ship Engines

Industry: Marine Lubricants & Energy

Location: Houston, USA / Germany

Travel: Approximately once every 1–2 months

⚠️ Important Travel Requirement

This role requires regular travel to the USA and Europe . Candidates must already be able to travel to both destinations without company-sponsored visa assistance . Visa sponsorship/assistance is not provided.

About the Role

We are looking for a Marine Technical Engineer with hands-on experience working with ship/marine engines to provide technical support to customers, Sales teams, and internal functions across the US and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers, Sales, Supply, and Customer Service teams.
• Handle technical inquiries related to marine engines and machinery .
• Monitor and report Used Oil Analysis (UOA) results.
• Prepare Machinery Lubrication Recommendations (MLRs) .
• Conduct technical/trial ship visits and change-over visits.
• Prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Provide support outside regular office hours when required due to time-zone differences.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline .
• 3+ years of experience working with ship/marine engines .
• Experience with either 2-stroke OR 4-stroke engines .
• Background as an onboard Marine Engineer, shipyard engineer, marine engine/service engineer , or similar.
• Hands-on experience with ship engines and related marine machinery.
• Experience with UOA monitoring/reporting .
• Marine lubricant knowledge/experience is required; training can be provided for candidates without direct lubricant experience.
• Strong technical communication and report-writing skills.
• Willing to travel internationally once every month or every other month .
• Willing to support technical matters outside normal working hours.

If you have hands-on marine engine experience and are interested in an international technical role, we'd like to hear from you.