Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and Electronic

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R2 400 000 - R3 120 000 per year

Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and Electronic
Join a world leader in custom superyacht construction and innovation
Cape Town | R200,000 to R260,000 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. You'll 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. You'll 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 shipyard's standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Minimum 5 years experience in yacht-building or similar marine environments

  • Collaborate with systems and electrical teams to integrate hydraulic and PLC systems

  • Define electrical loads, switchboard layouts, cable runs, and trunking routes

  • Support the development of high-voltage DC and hybrid propulsion systems

  • Review supplier schematics and coordinate component selection and orders

  • Supervise the installation of CAN Bus-based control and monitoring systems

  • Participate in commissioning and sea trials, troubleshoot bottlenecks and non-conformities

  • Ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations and technical standards

  • Stay current with marine systems technologies and regulatory updates

About You

  • At least 5 years technical experience in a marine or yacht-building environment

  • Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering preferred

  • Familiarity with superyacht systems including hydraulics, PLCs, HVAC, and water makers

  • Exposure to high-voltage DC (e.g., 650VDC) and hybrid propulsion systems is a strong advantage

  • Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Clear communicator with solid technical documentation and coordination abilities

  • Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused under pressure

  • Open to working overtime and responding to project needs dynamically

  • Comfortable in a multicultural, high-performance setting

Start Date: February 2026
Ready to engineer world-class systems for the world's finest yachts? Apply now to be part of an exceptional team.

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