Product Lifecycle Developer

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 88% of the world's 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?

“Service and client oriented technical support specialist”

The Product Lifecycle Developer in Technical Services is enabling first class technical support to the Propulsion portfolio and the installed base.

You are part of the Product Lifecycle Development (PLD) team and contribute to the Technical Services support capabilities through focus on product development support and creating deliverables that make our products perform during lifecycle.

The activities consist of design reviews, maintain and develop maintenance concepts, setting product requirements, all pillars of the PLD activities.

You are part of our Technical Services Propulsion which operates from two locations, Drunen, the Netherlands and Rubbestadneset in Norway. The team ensures customer satisfaction by providing high quality and on-time technical support enabled by world-class competences in propulsion equipment. The propulsion products consist of a variety of Steerable- and Transverse Thrusters, Controllable Pitch Propellers, Reduction Gears, Water Jets, reduction gearboxes, rudders and advanced control systems. You will report to our Manager Technical Services.

Location: Drunen, Netherlands

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• You ensure customer satisfaction by providing continuous improvement of the serviceability and maintainability levels for propulsion portfolio and installed base.
• Develop and apply lifecycle requirements in product development. Perform design reviews throughout the product development process to achieve the required serviceability level.
• Maintain and develop maintenance strategy for the Propulsion portfolio.
• Maintain and develop internal maintenance documentation.
• Support documentation development for customer manuals and bulletins.
• You work in close cooperation with lifecycle stakeholders Product Management, Field Service and Technical Information.
• You work in close cooperation with the partner teams within Technical Service Propulsion and Expert Services.

What do we expect from you?

• Master or Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with design processes and/ or relevant experience with maintenance processes in the marine industry.
• A true team player with a proactive approach and technical reporting skills.
• You are a strong communicator with good organizational and analytical skills.
• Customer focused with a service minded attitude.
• You are willing to travel occasionally.

What we offer you

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.

Last application date: 17/11/2025 

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. 

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