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Electro-Technical Officer jobs are open across commercial shipping, offshore energy, cruise lines, and naval contracting, at every level from junior to chief, with specializations in power systems, navigation electronics, and shipboard automation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Ignite Your Career at Unimacts: Powering Renewable Energy’s Future!
Ready to be a part of something monumental? Unimacts is on the cutting edge of contract manufacturing and supply chain management in the solar and wind sectors. With operations spanning the globe—from the U.S. and Mexico to Spain, India, and China—we’re making waves in renewable energy markets. Thanks to the groundbreaking Inflation Reduction Act, we’re poised for unparalleled growth in the solar industry. And guess what? Our parent company is backed by some of the most esteemed venture capital firms that have invested in globally recognized, VC-backed companies. It’s an electrifying time to join us!
Unimacts is in search of a Maintenance Technician (Millwright / Electro-Mechanical) to join our operations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Renowned as “industrial business athletes,” our employees are multi-skilled and excel in diverse roles. The core responsibility for this position is hands-on, active involvement in the continued growth of our Las Vegas facility.
This role places particular emphasis on millwright skills. The Maintenance Technician is entrusted with the installation, alignment, commissioning, calibration, repair, and upkeep of designated equipment, while ensuring both the safety of the machinery and its availability for production.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will:
- Millwright Installation and Alignment: Install, level, anchor, and align heavy industrial equipment to manufacturer specifications and company standards, using precision measurement tools including dial indicators, levels, and laser alignment equipment.
- Rigging and Equipment Movement: Plan and carry out safe rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy machinery and components using cranes, hoists, forklifts, and related equipment.
- Assembly and Disassembly: Assemble, disassemble, and rebuild machinery and mechanical systems, including gearboxes, speed reducers, couplings, and drive assemblies.
- Equipment Management: Confirm that designated equipment operates according to both manufacturer’s guidelines and company standards.
- Broad-Spectrum Repairs: Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting for a variety of machinery including metal rollers, drill stations, bending machines, cranes, air compressors, and forklifts.
- Preventive Measures: Execute all preventive maintenance and inspections linked to the equipment, including lubrication, vibration checks, and alignment verification.
- Timely Interventions: Promptly perform complex installations, as well as equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Mechanical Problem-Solving: Diagnose and repair mechanical parts including bearings, shafts, chains, sprockets, and couplings, along with electric drives and motors.
- Electrical Expertise: Troubleshoot 120V and 480V electrical circuits including sensors, switches, and low-voltage instruments.
- Automation Skills: Diagnose Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and control systems.
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Perform diagnosis and repair.
- Corrective Action Planning: Plan and execute corrective measures, reporting findings and taking necessary actions.
- Efficiency and Quality: Maintain peak production efficiency and quality when implementing corrective actions.
- Metalwork Skills: Experience in MIG welding and basic metal structure manufacturing, including fabrication of mounts, bases, and supports.
- Compliance and Safety: Adhere to company policies and maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards per ISO 9001/14001/45001 and company management systems.
- Training and Development: Participate in company-organized training, learning new systems and methodologies as required.
- Data Entry: Populate the computerized system based on set procedures.
- Additional Duties: Execute other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Educational Requirement: High school diploma completed.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, with demonstrated millwright experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Technical Comprehension: Ability to read and analyze technical reports, schematics, mechanical drawings, and diagrams.
- Millwright Competency: Working knowledge of precision alignment, rigging, and heavy equipment installation practices.
- Problem-Solving: Capability to tackle practical problems, improvising solutions when faced with limited standardization.
- Communication: Answer questions or complaints from supervisors and managers effectively.
- Work Schedule: Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime in a non-climate-controlled setting.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail.
- Adaptability: Function in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork: Capability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Technical Skills: Millwright certification or completed apprenticeship is preferred. A technical career in Electro-Mechanical fields is also preferred.
- Specialized Experience: Experience in mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, or metal transformation is a plus.
- Lean Manufacturing: Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods is preferred.
Your technical expertise and problem-solving acumen will be key assets in ensuring the smooth operation and development of our Las Vegas facility.
Ignite Your Career at Unimacts: Powering Renewable Energy’s Future!
Ready to be a part of something monumental? Unimacts is on the cutting edge of contract manufacturing and supply chain management in the solar and wind sectors. With operations spanning the globe—from the U.S. and Mexico to Spain, India, and China—we’re making waves in renewable energy markets. Thanks to the groundbreaking Inflation Reduction Act, we’re poised for unparalleled growth in the solar industry. And guess what? Our parent company is backed by some of the most esteemed venture capital firms that have invested in globally recognized, VC-backed companies. It’s an electrifying time to join us!
Unimacts is in search of a Maintenance Technician (Millwright / Electro-Mechanical) to join our operations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Renowned as “industrial business athletes,” our employees are multi-skilled and excel in diverse roles. The core responsibility for this position is hands-on, active involvement in the continued growth of our Las Vegas facility.
This role places particular emphasis on millwright skills. The Maintenance Technician is entrusted with the installation, alignment, commissioning, calibration, repair, and upkeep of designated equipment, while ensuring both the safety of the machinery and its availability for production.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will:
- Millwright Installation and Alignment: Install, level, anchor, and align heavy industrial equipment to manufacturer specifications and company standards, using precision measurement tools including dial indicators, levels, and laser alignment equipment.
- Rigging and Equipment Movement: Plan and carry out safe rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy machinery and components using cranes, hoists, forklifts, and related equipment.
- Assembly and Disassembly: Assemble, disassemble, and rebuild machinery and mechanical systems, including gearboxes, speed reducers, couplings, and drive assemblies.
- Equipment Management: Confirm that designated equipment operates according to both manufacturer’s guidelines and company standards.
- Broad-Spectrum Repairs: Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting for a variety of machinery including metal rollers, drill stations, bending machines, cranes, air compressors, and forklifts.
- Preventive Measures: Execute all preventive maintenance and inspections linked to the equipment, including lubrication, vibration checks, and alignment verification.
- Timely Interventions: Promptly perform complex installations, as well as equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Mechanical Problem-Solving: Diagnose and repair mechanical parts including bearings, shafts, chains, sprockets, and couplings, along with electric drives and motors.
- Electrical Expertise: Troubleshoot 120V and 480V electrical circuits including sensors, switches, and low-voltage instruments.
- Automation Skills: Diagnose Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and control systems.
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Perform diagnosis and repair.
- Corrective Action Planning: Plan and execute corrective measures, reporting findings and taking necessary actions.
- Efficiency and Quality: Maintain peak production efficiency and quality when implementing corrective actions.
- Metalwork Skills: Experience in MIG welding and basic metal structure manufacturing, including fabrication of mounts, bases, and supports.
- Compliance and Safety: Adhere to company policies and maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards per ISO 9001/14001/45001 and company management systems.
- Training and Development: Participate in company-organized training, learning new systems and methodologies as required.
- Data Entry: Populate the computerized system based on set procedures.
- Additional Duties: Execute other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Educational Requirement: High school diploma completed.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, with demonstrated millwright experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Technical Comprehension: Ability to read and analyze technical reports, schematics, mechanical drawings, and diagrams.
- Millwright Competency: Working knowledge of precision alignment, rigging, and heavy equipment installation practices.
- Problem-Solving: Capability to tackle practical problems, improvising solutions when faced with limited standardization.
- Communication: Answer questions or complaints from supervisors and managers effectively.
- Work Schedule: Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime in a non-climate-controlled setting.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail.
- Adaptability: Function in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork: Capability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Technical Skills: Millwright certification or completed apprenticeship is preferred. A technical career in Electro-Mechanical fields is also preferred.
- Specialized Experience: Experience in mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, or metal transformation is a plus.
- Lean Manufacturing: Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods is preferred.
Your technical expertise and problem-solving acumen will be key assets in ensuring the smooth operation and development of our Las Vegas facility.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin50
- Keysight Technologies15
- Trivium Packaging13
- BlueCrest10
- Dematic8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software21
- Electronics & Hardware17
- Manufacturing12
- Chemicals & Materials6
- Staffing & Recruiting3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Electro-Technical officer jobs.
- STCW ETO certificate of competency issued or endorsed by a recognized flag state
- Minimum three years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting shipboard electrical systems
- Proficiency with PLC-based automation systems and integrated bridge or machinery control
- GMDSS General Operator Certificate or equivalent radio license
- Experience with high-voltage switchboards, variable frequency drives, and power management systems
- Familiarity with planned maintenance systems such as AMOS, Maximo, or equivalent maritime software
Tips for Your Electro-Technical Officer Job Search
Lead your resume with STCW credentials
Hiring managers for electro-technical officer roles scan for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping compliance before anything else. List your ETO certificate, flag state endorsement, and GMDSS license at the top, not buried in a credentials section.
Tailor your experience to vessel type
A bulk carrier ETO role and a cruise ship ETO role have different electrical system scales and automation platforms. Match your resume to the specific vessel type in each listing, calling out the switchboard ratings, PLC systems, or hotel load management you have handled.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electro-technical officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for practical technical assessments
Many ETO interviews include a fault-finding exercise or a walkthrough of a single-line diagram. Practice talking through your diagnostic approach on high-voltage switchboards and variable frequency drives so you can explain your reasoning clearly under interview conditions.
Highlight cross-department coordination experience
Employers want ETOs who can work alongside deck, engine, and hotel departments, not just isolate faults. Cite specific projects where you coordinated planned maintenance shutdowns or integrated new navigation electronics with the bridge team.
Negotiate your rotation and relief schedule upfront
Rotation terms vary widely between operators, from four-week to six-month contracts. Clarify the relief schedule, travel allowance, and repatriation policy during the offer stage, before you accept, so there are no surprises once you are onboard.
Electro-Technical Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electro-technical officers?
The companies hiring the most electro-technical officers right now include Lockheed Martin, Keysight Technologies, and Trivium Packaging, with the largest share of openings in California, Pennsylvania, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Cruise operators and offshore energy contractors tend to post the highest volumes at any given time.
How many electro-technical officer jobs are remote?
About 17% of electro-technical officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, vessel-based nature of most ETO work. The sub-areas most likely to offer shore-based or remote arrangements include fleet technical support, marine electrical engineering, and planned maintenance system administration roles at shipping company headquarters.
How do you become an electro-technical officer?
You become an electro-technical officer by completing an approved marine electrical or electrotechnical program, accumulating the required seagoing service on vessels above a qualifying gross tonnage, and passing the STCW competency assessments for the ETO certification. After earning your certificate of competency, you apply for a flag state endorsement from your country of registry, then secure your first ETO contract through a crewing agency or direct employer.
How do you get hired as an electro-technical officer with little experience?
You get hired as an entry-level electro-technical officer by targeting operators who run cadet or junior ETO programs, which are common among larger cruise lines and tanker fleets. Completing your STCW basic safety training, holding a relevant electrical or electronics degree, and gaining any shipboard sea service, even as an electrician trainee, makes your application competitive for these programs before you hold a full ETO certificate.
What does the electro-technical officer interview process look like?
The electro-technical officer interview process typically starts with a document screening of your STCW certificates and sea service record, followed by a technical interview covering fault diagnosis, high-voltage safety procedures, and automation systems specific to the vessel type. Some operators add a practical assessment or ask you to walk through a single-line diagram. A crewing manager or fleet technical superintendent usually conducts the final stage before a contract offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to electro-technical officer jobs?
You can find and apply to electro-technical officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your certificate level, vessel experience, and preferred rotation, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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