Electronics Technician (m/f)

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Electronics Technician to manage all electronics design aspects related to “CoE MARBLE – Centre of Excellence in Maritime Robotics and Technologies for Sustainable Blue Economy” (https://www.marble.eu/). The Electronics Technician will also support pilot sites and pilot sites Managers in the operations and maintenance of the infrastructure and equipment as well as be responsible for electrical board designs and sensor interoperability. The ideal candidate will have experience in integrating controllers (e.g. Jetson boards) with power regulators, switches, and sensors; perform wiring tasks; design and development of PCBs; coordination and execution of operations at sea; maintenance of equipment and infrastructure and handling testing equipment (scope, spectrometer, power generators, multimeter). In addition, the preferred candidate will have multi-partner environment experience and possess excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Key responsibilities: - Collaboration in the design, integration, and testing of new equipment, robotic vehicles, and systems - Development and production of electronic and mechatronic components and systems - Integration of sensors with controllers - Design power regulator boards and connectivity solutions to meet the specifications of end users. - Participation in the creation of accompanying documentation - Participation in professional work and project activities - Diagnosing electrical, electronic, and, if necessary, mechanical malfunctions and repairing them - Technical support during field testing of equipment, workshops, meetings, and conferences in Croatia and abroad - Participation in equipment and component selection and procurement - Maintenance of underwater cables and connectors, deployed and on-shore computers, servers and controllers, battery packs, robotic vehicles, and other systems at the pilot site - Participate at meetings, and other relevant events - other tasks as defined by pilot site Managers, Head of Engineering and Research Infrastructure Department, and the Director Workplace: - CoE MARBLE – Centre of Excellence in Maritime Robotics and Technologies for Sustainable Blue Economy, Zagreb - Occasional fieldwork and integration tests at pilot sites

Candidates’ profile – Must haves: - Minimum high school diploma in a relevant technical field - 5+ years of experience - Practical hands-on experience (e.g., using tools, soldering, wiring, making cable connectors) - PCB/electronics board design and production experience - Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, PCB design and electrical board simulation tools - English language (basic speaking and writing skills) - We are looking for a conscientious and responsible person who is willing to learn new skills through training and work. - Background in integration of hardware components (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, STM32, FPGA). - Writing of technical specification documents: functional requirement document (FRD), request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP). - experience in wiring, soldering and integrating multi-PCB components. - Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Knowledge of English language Preferred qualifications – Bonus points: - Bachelor’s (2+ years of work experience) or Master’s Degree (1+ years of work experience) in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical/Electronic Engineering) - Experience working with maritime, underwater, or waterproof systems - Experience with embedded electronic systems - Programming of embedded systems in C++ or Python - English (intermediate or higher speaking and writing level) - Driver’s license: Category B - Diver certificate: an advantage - Experience in field trials