Diesel Engineer (Steyr Engines)

Marine Diesel & Controls Engineer (Steyr Engines)
On-Site | Regional Travel Required | $120,000-$180,000

Darwin Recruitment is partnering with a leading advanced marine technology company to search for a Marine Diesel & Controls Engineer to support high-performance Steyr-based marine propulsion platforms.

This is a newly created, urgent hire for a technical expert with deep experience working on Steyr diesel engines, combined with strong electrical and engine controls knowledge. The role focuses on diagnostics, integration, and complex troubleshooting rather than routine mechanical work.

You’ll be the person called when engine or propulsion issues don’t follow the manual. The environment involves advanced marine platforms operating in demanding conditions where reliability is critical. Backgrounds in marine propulsion, naval/military engineering, or mission-critical diesel systems using Steyr platforms are highly valued.

What will you be doing?

• Support installation, commissioning, and field service of high-performance marine diesel engines
• Maintain and troubleshoot Steyr diesel propulsion engines, including mechanical, electrical, and engine control systems
• Diagnose complex mechanical and engine control issues in operational environments
• Work with ECU/ECM-based engine platforms
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, sensors, and wiring faults
• Work with CAN bus / J1939 engine communication networks
• Provide technical support during vessel testing, deployment, and operations
• Act as a senior technical escalation point for propulsion-related issues

What can you bring?

• Strong hands-on experience working with Steyr diesel engine platforms
• Advanced diagnostics and system-level troubleshooting capability
• Experience in engine installation, commissioning, and fault finding
• Solid understanding of engine electrical systems
• Experience working with CAN bus / J1939

Location & Travel

• On-site role | East Coast
• 25-50% regional travel to support vessels and engine operations

What’s in it for you?

• $120,000-$180,000 base salary depending on experience and seniority
• + bonus + stock options
• Opportunity to become a key technical authority in a newly built capability area
• Work on advanced marine propulsion systems in a highly specialized, real-world environment

Please apply within to register your interest or directly on LinkedIn to: /in/theuasrecruiter/

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Kyle Gauntlett