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. 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.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Expert to provide top-tier technical support for our propulsion products to customers and stakeholders. This position is based in Drunen, Netherlands. 

Your role and responsibilities 

As a Propulsion Monitoring & Measuring Expert, you provide conceptual machinery control support and concept analysis for internal and external stakeholders. This is covering propulsion machinery controls and permanent monitoring solutions. You also define, execute and analyse local temporary data acquisition.

You ensure customer satisfaction by providing high quality and on-time support enabled by world class competences in propulsion equipment. The propulsion products consists of a variety of Steerable- and Transverse Thrusters, Controllable Pitch Propellers, Reduction Gears, Electric Pods, Water Jets, reduction gearboxes, rudders and advanced control systems.

What you will do:

• You execute field measurements and on-site Expert support typically connected to failure investigations.
• You participate in root cause analysis and provide conceptual support concerning machinery controls and monitoring systems towards end customers
• You provide input for the Wärtsilä product improvement process.
• You support our global Field Service organisation.

Requirements for the position 

• You have knowledge of data acquisition, machinery controls and vibration analysis techniques.
• Experience in the conceptual design of propulsion systems
• You have strong analytical skills and are a good communicator.
• Good technical reporting skills
• You're a team player with a proactive approach.
• You are willing to travel occasionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronic engineering or equivalent
• Preferably 2 to 5 years' experience in a technical inspection/troubleshooting environment

Why you and us?  

You are valuated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.  

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. 

Last application date: 30/11/2024 

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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