Product Lifecycle 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 approximately 80% 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?

Power Supply is a business unit with over 2000 professionals in close to 20 locations globally. Our focus is centred on developing the Wärtsilä engine portfolio and ensuring high-quality supply and delivery of engines for Marine and Energy Business needs through active development of the product portfolio, driving and enabling system integration, and an uncompromised customer centricity in all activities.
For our Product Management and Sales Support business function, we are now looking for a motivated and experienced Product Lifecycle Engineer, Wärtsilä 31.

Position information:

The role is offered as a permanent contract and the preferred location is Vaasa, Finland.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering quality products and services that meet client expectations. You will oversee product quality to maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards. Reporting to the Head of Product Management & Product Owner, W31.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: 

• Support Sales and Sales engineering on technical matters
• Participate in developing engine products together with other colleagues
• Participate in external meetings representing the engine product
• Competitor evaluation and benchmarking
• Product support for Delivery and Partner organisations
• Product-related technical information creation and maintenance for internal and external use
• Secure cost/saving target materialisation

The below will enable you to succeed in this role:

• Good understanding of the marine engine market preferred
• Solid technical skills 
• Experience in value proposition work is considered as a big advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience working in customer interface
• Ability to work independently with support from own team and cross-functional teams
• Proactive, positive and can-do attitude
• Ability to work in cross-functional organisation
• Relevant academic background (BSc / MSc in engineering)

Why you & 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 dare 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? 

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline of 23.03.2025, by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognises the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Head of Product Management & Product Owner, W31 Janne Klemola via email at janne.klemola@wartsila.com or by mobile, +358 40 5446846 with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
 

Last application date: 23/03/2025 

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's legislation is followed. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.