Expert Techsim Simulator

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 88% of the world's 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?

We are intensively looking for pro-active Expert TechSim Simulator to join marine engineering simulator team. The candidate will work on market lead product TechSim that actively in use for education in thousands maritime academies around the globe. The reason of hiring is active business and development team grow.

This is a permanent role, the location is Turku or Helsinki, Finland.

Your role and responsibilities 

As an Expert Tachism Simulator, you will work in Scrum team on complex distributed system with tasks in many different domains from visual system to hardware integrations. The team believes in incremental delivery and work in close collaboration with customers.

Company-wide communications are in English. We strive to use only English for written technical communication.

As Expert TechSim Simulator, your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in the development of simulation-based maritime training products as part of the product R&D team.
• Translate shipboard operations and safety procedures into realistic simulation scenarios.
• Contribute to the product discovery process: validate training hypotheses, write user stories, and collaborate with maritime instructors and customers.
• Provide expert input on IGF, STCW, IMO, SOLAS and other regulatory training modules.
• Manage and refine the product development backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner.
• Support customer-facing teams by acting as a subject matter expert on simulation content and maritime operations.
• Conduct technical reviews and validation of simulation behavior and training outcomes.
• Lead or support training sessions using TechSim simulators.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of simulation assets and workflows.

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

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in maritime operations, simulation, or training.
• Professional experience at sea, preferably in engine officer role.
• Instructor experience with maritime simulators and training systems.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with product backlog management.
• Understanding of Agile principles and Scrum methodology.
• Technical aptitude to work with simulation software and hardware.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Team spirit, autonomy, and a service-oriented mindset.

In Wärtsilä Voyage you will have the opportunity to:

• Be a part of a global team of professionals.
• Work on complex interesting products and build your career at international scale.
• Introduce your ideas and take initiatives.
• Profit from the medical insurance, flexible remote working arrangements & other internal benefits.

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 

Please submit your application before the application deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to recruitment@wartsila.com. 

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

Last application date: 03/10/2025 

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.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed. 

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. 

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