Field Service Engineer – Superyachts | Relocate to the Netherlands

AlukwaUtrechtEURESpublished 09/26/2026

Work on high-end technology in the world of superyachts Are you a hands-on technician based in Portugal and ready for an international step in your career? For Alukwa, a specialist in automated aluminium door systems for superyachts, Xelvin is looking for a Field Service Engineer who wants to relocate to the Netherlands. In this role, you will work on premium, tailor-made technical systems used on some of the most exclusive superyachts in the world. You will combine workshop preparation, installation, commissioning and international service work. Most service activities take place around the Mediterranean region and the Caribbean, so this role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical variety and international travel. You do not need to come from the superyacht industry, but you do need strong technical skills, attention to detail and the motivation to work at a high-quality level. What you will do As a Field Service Engineer, you will be involved in the installation, testing, commissioning and service of automated aluminium door systems for superyachts. Your responsibilities include: Installing new aluminium automated doors on board superyachts. Mounting drives, door panels, mechanical components and control systems. Connecting, checking and testing control systems. Commissioning automated door systems on board. Performing service, maintenance and troubleshooting on superyachts worldwide. Working on new-build projects at shipyards in the Netherlands and across Europe. Supporting service projects mainly in the Mediterranean region and the Caribbean. Working closely with colleagues, shipyards, subcontractors and yacht crews. Making sure every installation meets the highest standards of quality, safety and finish. This is a varied role where you will work in the workshop, on board at shipyards and internationally at service locations. What Xelvin offers you Relocating to another country is a big step. Xelvin supports you throughout the process, from the first

interview to your first working day in the Netherlands. We offer: A relocation opportunity to the Netherlands. A gross monthly salary between €3,000 and €4,200, depending on knowledge and experience. Relocation support from Xelvin. Guidance with practical matters such as housing, registration and settling in the Netherlands. Support with documentation needed to work in the Netherlands. A solid training and onboarding programme. A pleasant working atmosphere within a healthy and ambitious company. A technically challenging role in a high-end international environment. Excellent primary and secondary employment conditions. A varied role combining workshop, installation, commissioning and international service work. The opportunity to develop your technical skills through training and hands-on experience. What’s in it for you? This role gives you the opportunity to work in one of the most exclusive technical industries in the world. You will not work on standard products, but on unique, tailor-made systems for luxury yachts. You can expect: A challenging technical role in the high-end superyacht industry. The opportunity to work on unique, custom-made products. International projects in different countries. A mix of workshop, installation and service work. A professional and supportive team where craftsmanship is valued. A role where every project is different. A long-term career opportunity in the Netherlands. What you bring We are looking for a practical and technically skilled professional with a strong sense of responsibility. You enjoy working with your hands, solving technical problems and delivering a high-quality final result. You have: A completed technical education in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar field. For Portuguese candidates, this could for example be a Curso Profissional Técnico, Curso Técnico Superior Profissional, Nível 4 technical qualification or comparable