(Sr.) Structural Engineer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a 

(Sr.) Structural Engineer

to join our structural analysis team. Working on a more sustainable future through propulsion upgrades of the world’s largest vessels. 

The preferred location for the position is in Drunen, the Netherlands. 

What we offer
 

• Being part of experienced, diverse and self-driving team
• Leading expert role in this competence area
• Freedom and responsibility over your work enabling excellent work/life -balance
• A wide range of versatile tasks
• Possibility to learn and develop your skills and grow on your professional career
• Possibility to work in an interesting, challenging and developing environmental business
• Possibility to grow into the role of team leader for this team

What you will be doing 

As (Sr.) Structural Engineer your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Perform and report mechanical simulations related to product and technology development projects
• Develop and maintain simulation methodologies and processes to enable first-time-right of Wärtsilä products and to reduce time to market
• Problem-solving related to structural strength
• To perform data analyses for simulation and measurement data
• To propose and initiate any training activities aiming at maintaining or improving the personal technical knowledge and skills
• Focus on the following component areas: Thrusters, Waterjets, Controllable Pitch Propellers
• Eventually lead the Structural Analysis team

You will shine in this role, when you have: 

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Engineering
• Solid background (5-10 years of experience) on structural analysis with FEM tools (pressure, nature loads, lifting, eigen modes, response analysis, fatigue, vibration etc.)
• You are able to provide proposals and solutions, not only numbers
• Communication skills in English
• Ability to work in an international organisation
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to learn
• Flexibility and good team working skills
• Innovative mindset

We appreciate:
 

• Experience with vibrations
• Knowledge and experience with materials

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 Rob Dokter, Team leader Propulsion Technology Structural, through email rob.dokter@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: 30/05/2024 

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. 

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