Field Service Engineer, 4-Stroke Marine Business

Field Service Engineer - 4 Stroke (Wärtsilä Marine)

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonized 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 digitalization 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 organization with harmonized 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 Field Service Engineer – 4 Stroke to join our team working for a better future.

What you will be doing?

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for executing a variety of field service activities on Wärtsilä engines, ensuring that maintenance, overhauls, troubleshooting, and reporting are performed in accordance with our technical and safety standards. In this role, you will interact directly with customers, represent Wärtsilä on site, and ensure high‑quality service delivery while working in diverse and dynamic environments.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Perform field service activities according to the work plan on Wärtsilä engines.
• Carry out engine overhauls, routine maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Perform troubleshooting and apply practical problem‑solving skills.
• Interact professionally with customers during the execution of work.
• Provide progress reporting, both internally and externally, for assigned tasks.
• Create and maintain accurate Service Work Reports.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Wärtsilä QEHS and QSHE guidelines, site procedures, and policies.
• Follow up and report on work order status to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Travel extensively to support customer needs—expect a commitment of 7–8 months per year of global travel.

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

• A safety‑first mindset and adherence to high‑level safety protocols.
• Relevant technical education or a combination of education and experience.
• Technical experience in marine engineering with hands‑on mechanical skills.
• Experience in engine installation, operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability and willingness to travel full‑time globally.
• Awareness of auxiliary systems.
• Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Professional interaction with customers during work execution.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluency in English.

As an ideal candidate, you also have:

• Commitment to delivering high‑quality service in diverse environments.
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to solving problems.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to handle a dynamic workload.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work in multicultural settings.
• A continuous improvement attitude with willingness to refine tools, processes, and ways of working.
• Technical curiosity and motivation to grow expertise in Wärtsilä engine technologies.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands

These are the physical and mental requirements of the position as typically performed:

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth.
• Color Perception: Red, Green, Amber.
• Hearing/Listening.
• Clear speech.
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger.
• Ability to mount and dismount forklift/truck.
• Pushing/Pulling/Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching or Crawling.
• Lifting: 45 lbs, 5 times per shift.
• Carrying: 25 lbs, 5 times per shift.
• Driving (local/over‑the‑road).
• Bending/Squatting/Sitting/Standing for prolonged periods.
• Climbing / Balance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Works alone / works with others.
• Verbal and face‑to‑face contact with others.
• Inside / outside environments.
• Extreme heat / extreme cold.
• Noise.
• Mechanical equipment.
• Electrical equipment.
• Pressurized equipment.
• Moving objects.
• High places.
• Fumes/Odors.
• Hazardous materials.
• Dirt/Dust.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires a 75% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international locations, including onshore and offshore sites. The role demands adaptability to varying travel requirements, with an expectation of extended periods away from the primary work location. Prospective candidates should be prepared to fulfill these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the US  

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire."

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Last application date: 13/04/2026 

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 decarbonization transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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