Working Student / Intern - In-Situ Manufacturing, System Integration & Technical Documentation

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 now looking for a student to join our operations team in Hamburg.

Role overview

Support system integration of a new manufacturing test bench and the development and improvement of in-situ machining techniques within an Industry 4.0 R&D environment.

The role focuses on engineering support activities, including system integration, process development, testing, validation, and structured technical documentation, from concept to commissioning.

What you will do:

Process & Equipment Development

• Support development and refinement of in-situ machining and portable manufacturing processes.
• Assist in defining process sequences, setup concepts, alignment strategies, and tooling approaches.
• Support testing, validation, and benchmarking of in-situ machining concepts and equipment.
• Collect and analyse development and trial data (cycle times, tooling behaviour, deviations).

System Integration & Validation

• Support system integration of manufacturing equipment and test benches, including layout, interfaces, and process flow.
• Assist in defining and documenting system architecture and functional concepts.
• Support trial runs and commissioning activities, ensuring parameter tracking and result traceability.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and automation engineers during integration and validation activities.

Technical Documentation & Standardization

• Create and maintain development and engineering documentation, including SOPs, method statements, and work instructions.
• Develop and maintain setup, alignment, and measurement procedures, as well as system descriptions, functional specifications, and safety documentation.
• Maintain controlled documentation in SharePoint / Teams.

What you will need to be successful:

• Enrolled BSc/MSc student in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering.
• Interest in manufacturing systems development and validation.
• CAD design knowledge (e.g. SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar)
• Programming skills python, C / C++, SQL, PLC languages.
• Basic knowledge of machining and metrology.
• Structured, safety-oriented working style with strong documentation discipline.
• Good English skills (German is a plus).
• Availability: 10–20 hours per week (Working Student) or full-time (Internship, by agreement)

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.

Last application date: 19/01/2026 

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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