Senior Noise & Vibration Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a Noise & Vibration Engineer to join our skilled Noise & Vibration Engineering team within Customer Solution Engineering in Power Supply. The team provides support and expertise across all marine projects on Noise and Vibration topics to fulfil Customer requirements during both sales and project execution phase.

The position is permanent, and the location is Shanghai, China; we welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience.

What you will be doing:

As a Noise & Vibration Engineer you will be part of a global, innovative and customer-driven organization. This is a delivery-oriented role focused on executing and delivering engineering analysis and solutions ensuring the highest standards of performance and customer satisfaction.

On a typical working day, you may perform Noise and Vibration measurements during the Factory Acceptance Test of one of the quietest generating sets for the most luxurious passenger or research vessels in the maritime industry. On another day, you may present to one of our esteemed customers the vibration analysis results and the power transmission component selected for the propulsion system of a cutting-edge hybrid ferry.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in delivery projects as Noise and Vibration Engineer within the project team
• Performing Noise and Vibration measurements during engine factory acceptance test and in field
• Performing torsional vibration calculations in both frequency and time domains
• Performing resilient mounting calculations
• Preparing technical specifications in accordance with internal standards
• Delivering detailed calculation and measurement reports to customers and classification societies
• Providing technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders on Noise and Vibration topics
• Contributing to the development of new measurement and analysis methodologies
• Contributing to the development of new technical solutions in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Maintaining positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with the team, partners and key stakeholders

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

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical engineering or other equivalent engineering fields
• Strong mathematical and physics background
• Fundamental knowledge of structural dynamics, vibration and modal analysis
• Ability to work effectively in an international environment
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Chinese language skills are beneficial;
• Solid MS Office skills
• Analytical mindset and systematic, proactive and organized way of working
• Willingness to learn, adapt to and develop new technologies
• Practical approach for problem-solving
• Strong technical reporting skills
• Attitude to work both independently and in team
• Willingness to travel when required

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Experience of and interest in engine dynamics
• Vibration measurement practice: Linear, Air Borne Noise, Torsional, Modal;
• Experience with Torsional Vibration Analysis
• Knowledge of signal processing
• Knowledge of most relevant classification society rules and regulations of ships
• Software programming skills

Why you and us 
You are valued – 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.  

Please apply by 17/09/2026 at 23:59 Chinese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone

Last application date: 17/09/2026 

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.