SLRS Alignment Engineer

We are now looking for an

Alignment Engineer

to join our team working for a better future.

Expect a dynamic position with global travel, flexibility in location (Spain, Poland, Singapore, or negotiable), and options for hybrid or remote work.

Are you ready to make precision your craft? Wärtsilä Shaft Line Repair Services (SLRS) is looking for an Alignment Engineer with a growth mindset to ensure optimal performance of vessel propulsion systems worldwide.

What will you be doing as an Alignment Engineer?

As Alignment Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful execution on-site of alignment measurements, corrections and adjustments of propulsion components, attend daily repair-meetings with customer, shipyard, contractors etc. Your role will involve extensive travel worldwide.

If solving complex technical challenges excites you, join us and help shape the future of marine propulsion.

As Alignment Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting of shaft lines in cooperation with colleagues and external clients
• Perform precise alignment measurements for shaft line systems on ships.
• Analysis of measurement data.
• Participation in the commissioning of new buildings- and repaired- installations globally.
• Supervise machining and repair processes to ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with on-site teams, providing technical guidance and support as needed.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the head office, ensuring all relevant information is accurately reported and documented.
• Prepare detailed service work reports on alignment measurements, repair processes, and outcomes.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Ensure and promote compliance with all safety and environmental regulations during on-site operations
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our service and customer satisfaction.

The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of a dedicated, energetic, transparent team - SLRS Service team with diverse expertise.

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

• A safety-first mindset.
• A passion for developing your service to the next level.
• Relevant technical education or a combination of education and experience in a similar role.
• Relevant practical experience will be an advantage, such as
  i) Laser- , jack load- , run-out-, metrology-, strain gauge- measurements
  ii) Installation of stern tube bearings, line shaft- bearings and components
  iii) Bearing machining (Supervision)
• Flexible and persistent approach to the tasks performed in an inter-organizational environment.
• Commercial flair and business understanding.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity.
• A genuine interest in engineering, people and hands-on work.
• A desire to continuously improve and effect positive changes to push our team forward.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information in English.
• Being a team player with good teamwork skills and a sense of situation.
• Being persistent and quality-conscious in your work and having the interest and professionalism for this type of specialist tasks.
• Solid understanding of propulsion vessel systems and shaft line alignment principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate on-site activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• You thrive in an environment sometimes under pressure to meet customer deadlines.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires up to 80% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international, including onshore and offshore locations. The role demands adaptability to varying travel demands, 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.

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.

For further questions related to this position, please reach out to Jacob von R-Q Pedersen, SLRS Service Expert, through Jacob.pedersen@wartsila.com or at +45 30 78 34 08 (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 02/02/2026 

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.