Project Engineer, Mechanical

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 always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
  
We are looking for a Project Engineer, Mechanical with a main responsibility for Mechanical projects and engineering activities in the Engine Power Plant. The preferred location for this permanent position is Vaasa Finland, but also Helsinki and Turku are negotiable. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work. 
  
Your role and responsibilities:
 
As a Project Engineer, Mechanical your work will include:

• Safeguards that work under their own responsibility area are executed according to contract/requirements, specifications, instructions, and policies
• Support project and sales teams with project-specific Mechanical & Process design
• Carry out and coordinate assigned project activities, integration engineering, and technical correspondence with internal team members, vendors, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Create project-specific technical specifications and design requirements for purchasing purposes
• Carry out sub-supplier delivery and quality follow-ups
• Act as a stand-in for Chief Project Engineers
• Support site team during installation and commissioning
• Participate in developing and maintaining tools and work methods in own responsibility area
• To give, collect, and handle feedback regarding technical solutions and complaints
• Provide lessons learned initiatives for developing issues in own responsibility area
• The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of an energetic global project team for the mechanical discipline in Engineering, a team with diverse expertise

 
Requirements for the position: 

• BSc. or MSc. in Mechanical or Process Engineering
• Being self-going, motivated to learn and grow professionally, and willing to travel as well as having the ability to understand and work with diverse cultures
• Previous work experience and technical skills in the field of mechanical engineering are considered an advantage
• Good command in English
• Teamwork skills

 
Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have: 
 

• Interest in constant learning 
• Good communication skills and ability to cooperate with different stakeholders

Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.   
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   
  
Contact & next steps:
  
Please submit your application before the application deadline of 06.04.2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to: 

Tanja Piispanen, 
Team Lead, Mechanical Project Engineering 
tanja.piispanen@wartsila.com

Last application date: 06/04/2025 

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'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.