How do they match: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

  • Marine Equipment Research Engineer

  • Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

  • Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently.
  • Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
  • Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
  • Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.
  • Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
  • Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.

  • Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
  • Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • Devise research or testing protocols.
  • Maintain operational records or records systems.
  • Schedule operational activities.