Intelligent Control Experts for Decarbonisation 
 
We in Wärtsilä want to shape the future of the energy sector and lead the way of decarbonisation towards a 100% renewable energy future. Now you have an opportunity to join us in shaping the future!  

We are now looking for two Intelligent Control Experts for Decarbonisation to join our Intelligent Control development team supporting our new plant control and automation development as well as decarbonisation services aiming to reduce emissions and improve efficiency on a plant and microgrid level. We do this by combining renewable, engine and storage assets by developing intelligent controls that optimize operations and reduce the overall energy cost for our customers.  

The positions are offered on a permanent basis and the successful candidates will be located in Vaasa, Finland, or within European Timezone, preferrably in proximity to a Wärtsilä office.

What will you be doing?
 
As Intelligent Control Experts for Decarbonisation your work will include these responsibilities: 

• Develop control, analytics and user experience functionalities for decarbonisation solutions, power plants and power systems of our full technology stack 
• One of the positions will include part time responsibility as scrum master
• Co-create developments with team members, suppliers and partners  
• Participate in bringing new technology to the market and pilot customers 
• Internal and external customer use case understanding and translation to technical solutions 
• Drive our Wärtsilä values and purpose 

 
The positions are offered with the following requirements: 

• You hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Automation, Computer Science or similar with 2+ years of relevant experience 
• You have good experience with 

-    PLC (IEC 61131-3) development experience of plant controls (Siemens/Schneider/B&R)
OR: 
-    Python, Java, Javascript including both front- and backend development 

• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills 
• Ability to turn concepts and high level functionality into workable solutions 
• Some experience or understanding in in electrical concepts, power grids including power and energy management 
• Thinking out-of-the-box and challenging conventional ways of working  
• Strategic mindset and scenario work, seeing the big picture and plan for the future  
• Analytical skills, as well as creative thinking and problem-solving skills  
• Planning and execution skills 
• Fluent written and spoken English 

 
You will shine in this role if you have knowledge of: 

• Model based development Matlab/Simulink 
• Machine learning and analytics
• IT infrastructure management; servers, virtual machines, Linux etc
• Cloud services; AWS, Google Cloud  
• Containerized applications utilizing Docker or similar
• Experience with automated testing on different levels 
• Relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, NoSQL, InfluxDB) 
• REST websockets  
• Cyber security; IEC-62443 
• OPC-UA communication protocol experience
• Thermal based power plant processes and their control.

Why you and us

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage 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, 8th of May 2022, through submitting your application via our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way. 

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to: 

Jonatan Rösgren, General Manager, Intelligent Controls, 
jonatan.rosgren@wartsila.com,
+358 10 7092161

Last application date: 08/05/2022

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 check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers in decarbonisation by developing market-leading technologies. These cover future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS energy management platform. Wärtsilä Energy’s lifecycle services are designed to increase efficiency, promote reliability and guarantee operational performance. Our track record comprises 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems delivered to 180 countries around the world. www.wartsila.com/energy 


Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,000 professionals in more than 200 locations in 68 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2021, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com.