Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (6 months), Factory Maintenance

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Maintenance Engineer with 6 months temporary contract. In this role, you will support and drive development activities related to factory maintenance, and production-related projects. The location for this position is Vaasa, Finland.
 

Your role and responsibilities  

As a Maintenance Engineer your work will include supporting maintenance team planning (e.g. scheduling maintenance team task, make instruction to preventive maintenance, co-lead maintenance related development projects). You’ll be working as a part of Manufacturing Technology – Maintenance Department team with wide expertise of automation, project management and maintenance knowhow.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Assist senior engineers with preventive and corrective maintenance planning
• Help identify root cause for faults and report solution to senior team members
• Coordinate and update maintenance team schedules, checklists, and work instructions
• Assist during equipment installation, testing, and commissioning
• Support continuous improvement activities to reduce downtime

To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:

• B.Sc or M.Sc level studies in engineering, such as mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge in areas of Factory maintenance (Machining, Automated systems)
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Knowledge in project management models and/or continuous improvement method seen as benefits (e.g. Lean manufacturing, Sig Sigma)
• Fluent written and spoken communication skills in both English and Finnish

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 before 11/09/2026, through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions, please reach out to Tero Kujamäki, Development Manager, through tero.kujamaki@wartsila.com 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: 11/09/2026 

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.