Development Engineer

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 looking for a Development Engineer with a main responsibility in engine and components protection during manufacturing and delivery chain, including delivery to customer.

The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Vaasa, Finland, Other locations cannot be considered. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.

What you will be doing

As a Development Engineer your work will include identifying the different protection needs for engines and components. Analyse the current process and feedback from our delivery chain and find the development needs in our protection processes and instructions. Execute and/or coordinate identified development actions. Explore new possibilities and methods for component protection, e.g. packing methods and rust protection agents. Additional tasks include participating to the Recovery Management actions. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working in Delivery Centre Sustainable Technology Hub, Product Delivery organisation (DC STH PD) as a part of dynamic Recovery Management team with diverse expertise.

(In this role, some travel might be required. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 20%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.)

Requirements for the position:

• Strong problem-solving skills, courage to challenge yourself and positive mindset
• Fluent spoken and written Finnish and English
• Technical background: BSc. /MSc. in Engineering or similar experience or competence
• Experience/knowledge of component rust protection in supply/delivery chain is seen as an advantage

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

• Entrepreneurial mindset, can-do attitude and networking skills
• Strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Experience of using MS Office tools, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

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 that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. 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?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to

Jukka Kesseli, Recovery Manager, DC STH Product Delivery Jukka.kesseli@wartsila.com

+358503493669

Markus Kirjarinta, General Manager, STH Operations Markus.kirjarinta@wartsila.com

+358405691490

with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

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

Last application date: 13/04/2025

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.