(Senior) Design Engineer or (Senior) Product Development Engineer, Engine Electrical and Automation

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 90% 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?

We are currently looking for a Engineer Electrical and Automation, to join our team preferably in Vaasa Finland, but Turku and Helsinki are also possible locations.

As Design Engineer, Electrical and Automation, you will mostly be making wiring diagrams, electrical layouts and interconnection diagrams for customer delivery and product development projects. The projects involve retrofit solutions, such as fuel conversions and engine automation upgrades, with engineering tasks for both on-engine and off-engine equipment in marine and power plant installations. Co-operating with and providing technical support to other departments, such as Project Management, Technical Services or other departments, is part of the daily work.

As Product Development Engineer, Electrical and Automation, you be involved in both Customer Delivery and Product Development projects. The projects involve retrofit solutions, such as fuel conversions and engine automation upgrades, both for on-engine and off-engine equipment in marine and power plant installations.  In Customer Delivery projects, you will coordinate and supervise the electrical and automation design activities and put together the project specific electromechanical retrofit packages. In Product Development projects, you will, in addition to coordination and supervision of the design activities, develop and maintain the technical solution concepts, as well as make technical specifications and other written documents. Co-operating with and providing technical support to other departments, such as Project Management, Technical Services or other departments, is part of the daily work.

If you have a BSc or MSc in electrical or automation engineering, have an interest in project-based design and development work, and are eager to gain new knowledge about power generation technologies, feel free to apply for either of the positions described above.  In our team, you will also be a part of an important development towards more environmentally friendly power generation solutions.

Good English language skills are necessary, as the daily work includes oral and written communication with team members and other people from different parts of the world. Previous experience of electrical design work and project based work is seen as an advantage.

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 a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. 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? 
• You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.

Contact & next steps:  

Submit your application by 30th of April 2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email. 

In case you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager:

Simon Westerberg,

Manager, Engine E&A,

simon.westerberg@wartsila.com

Last application date: 30/04/2024 

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 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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