Senior Technical Expert

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 80% 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 looking for a Senior Technical Expert to provide the highest level of technical support to our customers for all our propulsion products, including Controllable Pitch Propellers, Waterjets, Rudders, and Fixed Pitch Propellers. The preferred location is Drunen, Netherlands, but Rubbestadneset, Norway is also negotiable.

Your role and responsibilities 

As a Senior Technical Expert, you will be part of our Technical Services Department, ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality, timely technical support for propulsion equipment. You will report to our Manager Expert Services.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Provide conceptual support to marine customers in collaboration with technical services product teams.
• Engineer solutions to adapt existing concepts to new lifecycle requirements.
• Perform on-site Expert investigation supporting root cause analysis.
• Develop and support overhaul and repair methods for the Wärtsilä propulsion portfolio.
• Contribute to the Wärtsilä product improvement process and product development activities.
• Collaborate closely with partner teams within Technical Service Propulsion and Expert Services to ensure efficient and world-class support.

A day in the life:

Start your day with a bike ride to work, followed by a refreshing shower. Work on repair instructions for waterjets and hand them over for review. Manage multiple projects, including a Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) to support a root cause analysis case. After a lunch walk, assist a colleague with a TechRequest using Siemens NX to calculate docking height for a steerable thruster. End your day satisfied with your progress and prepare for a three-day course at the Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy as part of your personal development plan.

As an ideal candidate you might also have… 

• Bachelor or Academic degree in Mechanical engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent.
• Advanced technical knowledge and interest in mechanics, hydraulics and machinery controls.
• Dutch and English language skills preferred.
• You have experience with 3D-Designing preferably in Siemens NX
• 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.

Why you and us?  

You are valuated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.  Success requires a mix of employees - diversity in nationality, gender, age, personality and educational background.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential. 

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.  

Contact & next steps 

Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.  

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Last application date: 13/01/2025 

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. 

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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