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

We are looking for a Test Engineer or Senior Test Engineer (based on experience) with a main responsibility in planning, organizing, and executing component, performance, and functionality tests on technology or product development engine test platforms. The position is permanent and it is located in the Wärtsilä STH in Vaasa, Finland.

Your role and responsibilities: 

As a Test Engineer, you are working in the front end of Wärtsilä’s engine and technology development. We offer you the possibility to participate in the development of future engine technologies and to contribute to the accelerating realization of decarbonization objectives as a part of a Single Cylinder Engine testing team with diverse expertise.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Maintenance, development, and upgrading of test engines and test infra
• Steering, guiding, and carrying out mechanical assembly tasks related to different test setups
• Planning, organizing, and executing component, performance, and functionality tests on test engines
• Analysing and reporting of test results
• Verification of correct and properly saved measurement data
• Usage of different control and measurement programs
• Update and development of test methods and facilities
• Supporting different activities in product and technology testing
• Co-operating with product/platform teams and expert organization

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

• Relevant technical education (MSc or BSc in suitable field of engineering)
• Interest in and basic knowledge of engine technology. Deeper knowledge of 4-stroke engine technology is an advantage
• Good skills in control & measurement systems are an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Good skills in communication and documentation
• Good team working skills, as well as the ability to work independently
• Good command of English. Finnish or Swedish is seen as an advantage
• Experience in Technology and Product Development related tasks is seen as an advantage

For further details on the role you can contact the hiring manager, Jussi Seppä at this email address : jussi.seppa@wartsila.com

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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. 

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