Project Engineer Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems, OPEN APPLICATION

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 our new team member?

Within Ship Electrification Solutions (SES) we are supplying vessels with electrical power systems. Our products range from Shaft Generators, Electric Propulsion Systems to Hybrid Solutions and Shore Power. We are planning to strengthen our energetic, ambitious, and enthusiastic team with a project engineer with knowledge to the marine industry as well as to electrical power systems.

As a 

Project Engineer (m/f/d)

you will work in a permanent position as a technical resource for the SES team in Germany, Norway, China or Korea.

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for technical clarifications during project stage, working on solutions, continuous improvement and problem solving – and will be rising the quality of our products from project to project.

As a Project Engineer you will provide technical knowledge and understanding to perform engineering on:

• Generators
• Switchboards
• Transformers
• Frequency converters
• Electrical motors
• Battery systems
• Integrating and interfacing the power components into a system
• Communication among others to Sales, Project Management, Customer

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

• Preferably a Master or Bachelor degree in a relevant area (electrical engineering), or equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, but also newcomers or young professionals are welcome
• System knowledge, especially of the main components described above
• Structured and practical way of working with hands-on attitude 
• Good skills in MS office tools and preferably also SAP

Why you and us

We have an amazing team with a clear vision on being front runners in the marine market. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for our electrical power system technology. We offer a competitive salary and promote a healthy work life balance. We foster openness, respect and trust. 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.

If you got inspired by this opportunity, please apply through submitting your application in our Careers portal! We process applications all the time and we will get back to you when we have suitable position matching your background.

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 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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