Test Technician (sea trials)

  • Permanent Contract
  • Full-time
  • At least 5 years of experience (Senior level)
  • Education level: no preference
  • Test & Qualification

Mission

Within the service team, you play a key role in the organization, execution, and support of tests and demonstrations of Exail systems.

You are involved in the entire test lifecycle, from logistical preparation to the analysis and exploitation of test results, with a strong focus on Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) for people and equipment.


Do you enjoy hands-on work in an operational, maritime environment involving innovative technologies? Then read on.


Your responsibilities

Depending on your experience and level of autonomy, you will progressively take on the following responsibilities:


Tests & demonstrations

Perform system tests and end-to-end tests, both onshore and offshore;

Support project teams during validation and qualification phases;

Assist with or independently carry out test campaigns and demonstrations.


Preparation & logistics

Prepare tests: systems, test equipment, tools, and documentation;

Organize and execute equipment mobilization and demobilization;

Coordinate transportation and the use of lifting equipment;

Manage and follow up with suppliers of test equipment.


EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Ensure EHS responsibility during test activities, both on-site and at sea:

Application of safety procedures (e.g. LMRA, safety briefings);

Conducting risk assessments;

Ensuring compliance with safety rules and guidelines.


Exploitation & knowledge capitalization

Report, analyze, and formalize test results;

Prepare or contribute to test reports;

Capture technical findings and share lessons learned with:project teams,test engineering,the technical MCO team.


Operations & training

Supervise and support test operators;

Deliver on-the-job training (OJT), particularly at customer sites;

Contribute to the management and maintenance of test sites and associated resources.

Profile

Experience & expertise

At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role within a maritime or industrial environment;

Experience in a maritime setting (civil or military), preferably involving underwater systems or equipment;

Solid knowledge of:mechanics,electricity / electronics,IT and embedded systems;Technical English is required.


Skills & mindset

Accurate, well-organized, and able to work independently;

Strong awareness of EHS requirements and operational safety;

Technically curious, solution-oriented, and pragmatic;

Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction;

Ability to transfer knowledge and coach/train operators;

Strong preference for hands-on work and testing in operational environments.


Practical requirements

Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20 days per year), with assignments lasting up to 3 consecutive weeks;

Holder of, or willing to obtain:electrical authorizations BA4 & BA5;licenses for forklift and overhead crane;VCA certification;BE trailer driving license;

Seafaring certificate is a plus (STCW II, III or VI).

About EXAIL

Exail is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace and photonics technologies. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, Exail delivers unrivaled performance, reliability and safety to its civil and defense clients operating in severe environments. From the deep sea to outer space, Exail expands their capabilities with a full range of robust in-house manufactured components, products and systems. Employing a workforce of 2000 people worldwide, the company benefits from a global footprint and conducts its business in over 80 countries. Exail was formed by ECA Group and iXblue joining forces in 2022. It is a subsidiary of Exail Technologies, a family-owned company specialized in high-technology.