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Second engineer jobs are open across maritime shipping, oil and gas, power generation, and industrial facilities, from entry-level to senior chief engineer, with specializations in propulsion systems, electrical engineering, and mechanical maintenance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Additional voluntary benefits
Provide technical support to production across multiple process areas:
- SMT (screen printing, placement, reflow, inspection)
- Through-hole (manual and automated insertion, wave/selective solder)
- Secondary operations (hand solder, conformal coating, mechanical assembly)
- Assist in setup, validation, and launch of new products (NPI), including line readiness and first article builds
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues impacting yield, quality, and throughput
- Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and parameters
- Analyze defect trends and yield data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
- Assist in creating and maintaining process documentation (work instructions, visual aids, control plans)
- Support programming and debugging of manufacturing equipment (placement machines, inspection systems, test equipment)
- Work with inspection and test processes (AOI, SPI, ICT, functional test) to improve detection and feedback loops
- Collaborating with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams on continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with equipment maintenance coordination, calibration, and uptime improvements
- Support MES and traceability systems, including data collection and process enforcement
- Ensure adherence to IPC standards, customer requirements, and internal quality systems
Technical Skills
Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes:
- SMT, through-hole, soldering, and assembly
- Screen printers, pick-and-place, reflow ovens
- Wave/selective solder systems
- AOI, SPI, X-ray, ICT, and functional test systems
- PCB drawings, assembly prints, schematics
- Gerber files and BOMs
-
- DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
- Process control and root cause analysis
Familiarity with manufacturing equipment such as:
Ability to read and interpret:
Basic understanding of:
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing (EMS preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety.
- Comfortable making decisions and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and production documentation.
- Understanding of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 preferred).
- Associate degree in Electronics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant EMS experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing (EMS preferred)
- Experience with MES systems and production data analysis is a plus
- Experience supporting NPI in a high-mix environment
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
- Familiarity with high-reliability industries (medical, aerospace, automotive)
- Experience with traceability systems and data-driven manufacturing
Typical working conditions at Kitron are indoors, safe, well lit, temperature controlled, low exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors, clean and sanitary conditions with average light industrial noise. Production areas have machinery with moving parts. Static dissipative smock, and shoes are required. Offices with locking doors, meeting rooms, and common printing areas are well lit, clean, low noise, and temperature controlled with no exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Additional voluntary benefits
Provide technical support to production across multiple process areas:
- SMT (screen printing, placement, reflow, inspection)
- Through-hole (manual and automated insertion, wave/selective solder)
- Secondary operations (hand solder, conformal coating, mechanical assembly)
- Assist in setup, validation, and launch of new products (NPI), including line readiness and first article builds
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues impacting yield, quality, and throughput
- Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and parameters
- Analyze defect trends and yield data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
- Assist in creating and maintaining process documentation (work instructions, visual aids, control plans)
- Support programming and debugging of manufacturing equipment (placement machines, inspection systems, test equipment)
- Work with inspection and test processes (AOI, SPI, ICT, functional test) to improve detection and feedback loops
- Collaborating with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams on continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with equipment maintenance coordination, calibration, and uptime improvements
- Support MES and traceability systems, including data collection and process enforcement
- Ensure adherence to IPC standards, customer requirements, and internal quality systems
Technical Skills
Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes:
- SMT, through-hole, soldering, and assembly
- Screen printers, pick-and-place, reflow ovens
- Wave/selective solder systems
- AOI, SPI, X-ray, ICT, and functional test systems
- PCB drawings, assembly prints, schematics
- Gerber files and BOMs
-
- DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
- Process control and root cause analysis
Familiarity with manufacturing equipment such as:
Ability to read and interpret:
Basic understanding of:
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing (EMS preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety.
- Comfortable making decisions and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and production documentation.
- Understanding of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 preferred).
- Associate degree in Electronics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant EMS experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing (EMS preferred)
- Experience with MES systems and production data analysis is a plus
- Experience supporting NPI in a high-mix environment
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
- Familiarity with high-reliability industries (medical, aerospace, automotive)
- Experience with traceability systems and data-driven manufacturing
Typical working conditions at Kitron are indoors, safe, well lit, temperature controlled, low exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors, clean and sanitary conditions with average light industrial noise. Production areas have machinery with moving parts. Static dissipative smock, and shoes are required. Offices with locking doors, meeting rooms, and common printing areas are well lit, clean, low noise, and temperature controlled with no exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in second engineer jobs.
- Valid STCW certification or USCG Unlimited Second Engineer license
- Hands-on experience maintaining and operating main propulsion or auxiliary machinery
- Proficiency with preventive maintenance systems and planned maintenance software
- Knowledge of safety management systems and ISM Code compliance procedures
- Ability to stand independent engineering watches and respond to equipment casualties
- Associate or bachelor's degree in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Second Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to watchkeeping duties
Second engineer roles require documented watchkeeping experience and familiarity with STCW or facility-specific certification standards. List your hours, vessel or plant types, and the specific machinery systems you've maintained or repaired, not just your job titles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists second engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight certifications before experience
Hiring managers for second engineer positions scan for STCW, USCG licensure, or relevant power plant operator credentials before reading your work history. Put your active certifications and their expiration dates in a dedicated section near the top of your resume.
Target postings by vessel class or facility type
Job titles vary widely across maritime, offshore, and industrial settings. Search by the specific platform you're qualified for, whether that's a container ship, an OSV, a power station, or a refinery, so you don't waste applications on roles outside your license class.
Prepare for practical technical assessments
Many second engineer interviews include scenario-based questions on casualty management, equipment failure diagnosis, and emergency procedures. Review your logbook entries before the interview so you can walk through real examples from your own experience concisely and accurately.
Negotiate relief schedules before accepting an offer
Rotation schedules and relief terms vary significantly between employers in maritime and industrial roles. Clarify the on-off rotation, travel coverage, and relief policy during the offer stage, not after you've signed, since these terms affect your total compensation more than base pay alone.
Second Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most second engineers?
The most active employers for second engineers right now are Lockheed Martin, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, and CBRE, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest among maritime operators, offshore energy companies, and large industrial facility operators with rotating shift requirements.
How many second engineer jobs are remote?
About 9% of second engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or shore-based work include fleet technical management, marine surveying, and equipment commissioning support roles that don't require active watchkeeping.
How do you become a second engineer?
Becoming a second engineer typically requires completing an accredited marine engineering or technical program, accumulating qualifying sea service or plant operating hours, and passing the relevant licensing examination for your sector. In the maritime field, that means obtaining a USCG license at the appropriate horsepower rating. In industrial settings, the path usually runs through journeyman-level mechanical or electrical roles, followed by a senior operator or lead engineer position before promotion.
Can you get hired as a second engineer with limited experience?
Some employers will hire candidates into a second engineer role directly from a cadet or junior engineer position if they hold the required license and have completed their qualifying service hours. Targeting smaller vessel operators, coastal trades, or inland waterway companies is often more practical than pursuing deep-sea or large industrial roles early on, since those employers are more willing to develop candidates who meet the minimum licensing threshold.
What does the second engineer interview process look like?
The interview process for second engineer roles usually begins with a screening call to verify your license class, sea service or plant hours, and availability for the rotation schedule. A technical interview follows, covering machinery systems, casualty procedures, and regulatory compliance. Some employers add a practical assessment or ask you to walk through a recent repair or watchkeeping scenario from your logbook before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to second engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to second engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your license class, experience, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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