R&D Electro-Mechanic Operator

We are now looking for a 

R&D Electro-Mechanic Operator

to join our team working for a better future.

The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Bermeo, Spain.

What you will be doing

The Electro-Mechanic Operator will be part of a dedicated team responsible for operating test engines and performing mechanical work as needed. This role requires strong mechanical skills and the ability to start and operate engines independently, following instructions provided by Test Engineers. In addition to engine operation, the technician will carry out mechanical tasks such as troubleshooting, preparing engines for tests, and executing major modifications involving component and system changes.

As R&D Electro-Mechanic Operator, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Start and operate test engines during morning and evening shifts, ensuring readiness for scheduled tests.
• Follow Test Engineer instructions for engine operation and test procedures.
• Perform mechanical work on engines, including:
• Repairs and adjustments due to faults or operational issues.
• Preparations required for upcoming test campaigns.
• Major modifications involving component and system changes for configuration updates.
• Ensure engines are heated up and stabilized before test engineers arrive.
• Monitor engine performance during operation and report any anomalies immediately.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety protocols at all times.
• Ensure engines are heated, started and stabilized before testing begins.
• Execute mechanical tasks and modifications to maintain engine readiness and adapt configurations.
• Support efficient and uninterrupted test execution by operating engines and resolving issues promptly.
• Maintain safe and compliant operations throughout all activities.
• Contribute to a high-performance testing environment through reliability and teamwork.

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

Technical Skills

• Solid mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience with engines or other complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate engines independently during assigned shifts.
• Competence in performing mechanical repairs, adjustments, and component replacements.
• Understanding of engine monitoring systems and technical troubleshooting.
• Competence in reading and interpreting technical documentation, including assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and control logic.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and reliable, capable of working independently.
• Open-minded, curious and engaged with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Attention to detail but Flexible and adaptable, able to handle diverse tasks, shift work and changing priorities with a positive attitude.
• Team-oriented, with excellent collaboration skills across departments and roles.
• Safety-conscious, with a strong sense of responsibility for the well-being of colleagues and the integrity of the equipment.

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10%, even though most of the meetings are 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.

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

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Last application date: 13/02/2026 

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. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.