What You Get To Do

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Shinkei's robotic fish processing systems while deployed at sea.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and operational issues in the field with limited support.

• Work directly with electro-mechanical assemblies to ensure system reliability and performance.

• Build, repair, and maintain electrical harnessing and related components.

• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and standard industrial manufacturing equipment.

• Partner closely with engineering teams to identify, document, and mitigate field issues.

• Work alongside commercial fishermen and vessel crews, gathering operational feedback and communicating insights back to engineering teams.

• Participate in a minimum of two weeks of hands-on training at Shinkei HQ in El Segundo, CA prior to deployment.

• Represent Shinkei professionally while serving as the primary technical operator aboard a commercial fishing vessel.

What You Will Need

• Strong enthusiasm for hands-on technical work in marine environments.

• Demonstrated experience working aboard vessels or in maritime operations.

• Ability to remain drug- and alcohol-free for the duration of vessel deployment.

• At least 2 year of experience working with electro-mechanical systems or assemblies.

• High proficiency with hand tools and strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve problems in remote field environments.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote cross-functional teams.

• Flexibility and willingness to live and work aboard a commercial fishing vessel for an extended period.

• Ability to work long hours in physically demanding and changing environmental conditions.

Bonus If You Have Experience With

• Commercial fishing operations.

• Automotive, industrial equipment, or consumer electronics repair and maintenance.

• Electrical harnessing, wiring, and crimp tooling.

• Field service technician or maintenance technician roles.

• Operating equipment in remote or mission-critical environments.

• Supporting product development or engineering teams through field feedback.

Other Things To Know

Assignment Timeline

Training Period

• June 9 – June 26 in El Segundo, CA

• Housing provided during training

• Five days per week onsite training

• Earlier start dates preferred

• Latest acceptable start date: June 15

Field Deployment

• July 1 – August 15

• Six-week deployment aboard a 180-foot commercial fishing vessel

• Vessel departs from and returns to Seattle, WA

Additional Information

• This is a highly hands-on role operating and maintaining cutting-edge robotic technology in a real-world commercial fishing environment.

• Candidates should be comfortable working in physically demanding conditions, living aboard a vessel, and responding to technical issues independently.

• Successful candidates will play a critical role in supporting customers, improving system performance, and helping shape future product development through field learnings.

Compensation

• $40/hour

• Overtime eligible

• Minimum guaranteed earnings of $21,000 upon completion of assignment

• Up to $5,000 performance completion bonus at the end of the deployment period

• Travel / Lodging to and from vessel deployment provided by Shinkei as applicable.