Senior Sales 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 looking for a dedicated and energetic Sales Engineer to join the Sales Engineering team in Business Unit Propulsion. The ideal person for the role would be a mainly technical and some of commercial professional who likes working in an international environment and have maritime background and interests.

As a Sales Engineer you be involved in multiple sales projects configuring solutions with products as Thrusters, Propellers, Gearboxes, Waterjets and Propulsion Control Systems. Together with the Sales Manager you will cover the whole scope from the early sales phase, up to the sales offering and deal transfer to the project execution team.

To ensure the best value proposition and Propulsion configuration, you will be coordinating the technical bid with our global front-line sales force, the different product groups in Business Unit Propulsion and with other business units like Power Supply for multiportfolio offerings. Your technical and commercial skills play a critical role for propulsion opportunities towards our customers.

This position is preferably located in Shanghai, China. Due to the international character of this job, you will be working with customers, Sales Managers and other Sales Engineers around the world. Willingness to travel occasionally is required.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Define and tailor the technical content and scope of solutions, based on discussions with our customers and / or front-line sales force
• Engage in technical discussions with counterpart technical experts from ship yards, ship owners and design companies
• Create the technical bid, including the formulation of technical and commercial documentation for solution proposals based on customer requirements
• Provide technical expertise in the sales phase and support the Sales Teams
• Prepare technical solutions and cost and sales price calculations for components, sub-assemblies, installation and commissioning activities and training
• Coordinate the order transfer from Sales and Sales Engineering to the Project and Engineering execution team

What do we expect from you?

• You have a passion for exploring technical and commercial solutions to provide value towards our customers.
• You hold a Bachelor degree in Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combined with a good understanding of the maritime industry
• You have strong analytical thinking capability and good communication skills in English, verbal and written
• You are persuasive explaining technical solutions
• You are capable handling multiple sales projects simultaneously
• You are independent and show initiative with an entrepreneurial drive
• You are able to switch priorities fast based on customer requirements
• You are cost conscious and have a good feeling for numbers
• You demonstrate strong teamwork capabilities and enjoy collaborating openly within an international team environment.
• You possess a sharing mindset and are willing to pass on knowledge, experience, and best practices to support team development.
• You are committed to collective success and stand with the team through both achievements and difficulties.
• A minimum of 2-3 years working as a (sales) engineer in the marine industry is required

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 15/04/2026 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: 15/04/2026 

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