Design Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a

Mechanical Design Engineer

to join our team. The position is permanent and full-time, connected to our office in Valencia office in Spain. Candidates should reside within a daily commuting distance from our office and be European citizens or hold a permanent residency visa. 

What will you be doing
 
In this role, you will be part of our Technical Support Team and will be responsible for developing multidisciplinary design concepts, creating CAD models, and drafting specifications and technical procedures to support our underwater business activities. You will also supervise the fabrication of concepts/products and assist during the sales phase by creating technical specifications and cost estimations. Our ideal candidate will have an associate degree in mechanical design and 5+ years of experience working with relevant fields of experience or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience.

As Mechanical Design Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:  

• Provide mechanical and structural engineering assistance in multidisciplinary diving projects
• Responsible for the mechanical design of various concepts and products used by the business, such as underwater cofferdams, habitats, and speciality tools.
• Utilize CAD tools to create 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanical designs and capable of doing hand calculations or using various FEA tools for both static and dynamic simulations 
• Contribute to the development of engineered lifting plans, including producing detailed drawings and performing calculations.
• Generate models and technical drawings to support procedures and work instructions
• Design enclosures/containers, racks, parts, and features for diving systems.
• Become the in-house authority on structural design issues and able to analyse all mechanical aspects of a concept/products
• Interpret and apply industry and classification standards.
• Contribute to developing technical procedures and/or instructions to ensure safe use of products.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:  

• Strong understanding of welded, bolted, joints and ability to analyse them. 
• Good proficiency with CAD software and expert proficiency with FEA software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques (forming, machining, welding, and inspection/testing) used in the manufacture of fabricated metal parts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good written and verbal English and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work with international teams from different backgrounds and time zones.

In this role, some travel is required to meet our customers or provide local support to other UWS offices. We expect you to be ready to travel approximately 20% of the time, although most meetings may be held virtually.

Why you and us
 
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
 
Contact & next steps
 
We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions please reach out to Cedric Wyckmans, Manager Dive Resources & Operations, through mail cedric.wyckmans@wartsila.com  with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
 
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
 

Last application date: 17/10/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.