Master Thesis Worker, Technical/DI Degrees

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Master Thesis Worker with the main responsibility of developing manufacturing assets’ predictive/preventive maintenance strategy and analysis models for the Component Delivery organization. The location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. The working model is mainly onsite and includes a monthly salary, with a contract duration of max. 8 months.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Master Thesis Worker, your work will include defining, measuring, and analysing factory maintenance–related areas. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as part of a wide network with internal and external expert teams with diverse expertise. The Master Thesis can start as soon as possible.

Your Master Thesis work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Develop and define maintenance strategies with a focus on predictive maintenance
• Focus area is machining centres and machining operations (proof of concept & measurement)
• Analyse and improve models together with internal & external stakeholders

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

• Possibility to work onsite in Vaasa
• A technical degree
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of industrial maintenance strategy principles
• Experience in factory maintenance (e.g., high automation–level environments)
• Interest in using data analytics tools & methods

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co‑creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your 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 who shares our 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 Tero Kujamäki, Development Manager, at tero.kujamaki@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants; applications sent by email will not be recorded or responded to).

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

Last application date: 14/04/2026

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. 

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