Technical Expert

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. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

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 Technical Expert to join our Investigation Laboratory team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The location for the position is in Trieste (Italy). 

Your role and responsibilities 

In this position, your work will require performing analyses of components received from the field including, but not solely limited to, chemical analysis, mechanical characterization, optical and scanning electron microscopy, fractography and damage characterization. You will write investigation reports comprehensive of collected evidence, conclusions, and recommendations both to internal and external customers in English. You will not be working on this alone, even though the work requires a high level of independency, as you will have the support from component experts and engine team experts in Technical Services.

For us to be the best match, we expect you to support customers through the product lifecycle by your troubleshooting experience, up to retrofit development projects. As an ideal candidate, you have up-to-date knowledge of material analyses methodologies and optimal understanding of mechanics and alteration phenomena.

As Technical Expert in the Investigation Laboratory, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Carry out failure investigations of engine components returned from the field.
• Carry out testing of components, including mechanical, dimensional, chemical, and microscopic (low magnification, metallographic optical and electronic) examinations.
• Keep contact with trusted external laboratories for special services that cannot be found in Wärtsilä.
• Participate to RCA teams and support the analysis as other experts.
• Provide feedback of field experience to other departments (supply management, R&D, etc…)
• Support obsolescence management and refurbishment activity issues related to material selection.

Requirements for this position:

• MSc or BSc in Materials Engineering. PhD in relevant subject is a plus.
• Understanding of material properties, production processes and characterization techniques.
• Capability to execute advanced microscopy and material analyses such as Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy-X Ray Dispersive Spectroscopy, Fourier-Transform IR spectroscopy and microscopy, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis, Evolved Gas Analysis, Optical Emission Spectroscopy.
• Good command in verbal and written English. Experience abroad is a plus.

As an ideal candidate you might also have… 

• Knowledge of failure analysis and material damage mechanisms.
• Understanding of sustainable fuels and existing and emerging decarbonization technologies is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment.

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world and to investigate big components directly at site. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 5% of your time, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

Why you and us? 

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. 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 - Wärtsilians - 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. 

In case of any questions, reach out to Stefano Virgilio, Manager, Investigation Laboratory via email at stefano.virgilio@wartsila.com. 

Last application date: 07/10/2024 

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. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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