Electrical Engineer

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. Wärtsilä leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future and helps customers in decarbonization by developing market-leading technologies.

We want to transition the world towards a cleaner future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  Want to join the ride?

ES&O Hardware Engineering team in Energy Storage & Optimization Business Unit is looking for an Electrical Engineer.

Location(s) for this position is in Vaasa, Finland area, with potential visits to the US office in Herndon, Virginia.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in Finland without sponsorship. 

Responsibilities:

• Design electrical schematics, single-line diagrams in AutoCAD Electrical for energy storage system, including AC Auxiliary power, DC power, control, and communication system.
• Implement and configure EPLAN, that to include creating schematics, BOM, and wiring diagram for different product options.
• Configure and validate control panels for Battery Energy Storage System, that to include component selection such as breakers, fuses and relays for DC and AC circuits, and auxiliary load calculation.
• Develop, improv and maintain product documentation package.
• Design and engineer cable schedules for AC and DC circuits including Single-line interpretation, Auxiliary power calculation, and cable/termination selection.
• Maintain product documentation such as product manuals, work instructions, flow charts and technical description.
• Maintain product NRTL file including critical component list.
• Collaborate in a team environment and/or take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions.

Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements: 

• BS EE degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN supporting schematics updates for product development and improving design document integration.
• Experience with electrical drawing and configuration management best practices.
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical circuits up to 480 Volt AC and 1500 Volt DC.
• Able to review project specification and interconnection requirements, and develop/calculate settings and configuration.
• Problem solving and innovative mindset.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, and vendors in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with international team from different backgrounds, and in different time zones.
• Willing to travel 20% of the time.

Last application date: 24/05/2024  

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. 

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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.