Marine Systems Expert

Marine Systems Expert - New Year, New Career! role at Regal Boats

Job Title: Marine Systems Expert

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Yacht Assembly Manager

Pay Range: $23-$30 (Compensation is based on a combination of your skills, background, and the needs of the role)

Location: Orlando, Florida

Why Regal?

For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50 foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our

Purpose:

Honor God & Enrich Lives.

Our Mission: With God’s help we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.

Regal Boats is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Expert to lead installation, advanced testing, diagnostics, and quality validation of vessel systems. This role requires in-depth technical proficiency, strategic troubleshooting capabilities, and a leadership mindset to ensure all systems meet the highest performance and safety standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serve as Regal’s subject matter expert in production for vessel systems, including propulsion, Garmin, steering, plumbing, generators, Gyro stabilizers, stereo systems, HVAC, and control systems.
• Lead advanced diagnostics, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for complex technical issues.
• Perform system-level functional testing, calibration, and validation across multiple boat models.
• Collaborate with engineering to review system designs, schematics, and installation plans to ensure manufacturability and serviceability.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve issues promptly and thoroughly.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to technicians, fostering the development of each individual.
• Ensure compliance with ABYC, NMMA, USCG, and other applicable marine standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to improve inspection criteria, testing protocols, and documentation.
• Maintain, update, and calibrate testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements to enhance system reliability and serviceability.
• Support prototype builds, sea trials, and product launches with technical expertise.

• 3–5+ years of direct experience in marine systems installation, diagnostics, or maintenance, preferably in a boat manufacturing or shipyard setting.
• Expert knowledge of marine propulsion, Garmin, steering, plumbing, generators, HVAC, and control systems.
• Proven track record in troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring technicians or leading small teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and craftsmanship.
• Proficient in conversational English with excellent communication skills.

• ABYC, NMEA, or manufacturer-specific certifications in electrical or marine systems.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings.
• Familiarity with Volvo Vodia, Mercury G3, Yamaha YDIS, Master Adjust, Logic
  
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• Experience in implementing new testing and validation procedures.

Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an…