Wärtsilä is leading the maritime industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. We at Wärtsilä Marine Power are proud to offer our customers the world’s widest network of maritime expertise and the full portfolio from engines to lifecycle solutions. 

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?

Wärtsilä Marine Power Supply is now looking for an Engine Automation Expert.

Modern diesel- and gas engines have an embedded engine automation system which form an essential part of the engine and ensures optimal performance and functionality of the engine. The automation system is specifically configured for each delivery engine in order to meet the needs for each individual customer application.

The position is part of the R&D and Engineering organization and will offer a wide view of our operations from R&D phase throughout the customer projects. This permanent position will be located in Vaasa, Finland. 

What you will be doing?

As Engine Automation Expert, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Act as engine automation expert for defined engine types
• Create and test engine automation software configurations for customer delivery projects and maintain related databases and documentation
• Support engine production and engine factory testing in advanced trouble shooting of engine automation systems
• Take part in the execution of customer projects through correspondence and participation in meetings with internal stakeholders and sub suppliers
• Co-ordinate and supervise design and deliveries from sub suppliers
• Support and assist the commissioning on site of the delivery projects
• Provide technical support for our sales- and supply management organizations regarding engine automation
• Participate in development projects and cooperate with other expert teams in the areas of engine performance, engine design, software development and technical service.

Requirements:

• Technical education, MSc or BSc in electrical or automation engineering 
• Excellent communication-and cooperation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Logical thinking and systematic way of working
• Proven skills in problem solving using recognized methods for root cause analysis
• Accuracy in work
• Fluency in verbal and written English as well as in local languages
• Motivation to learn and grow professionally
• Good knowledge of basic office tools and willingness to learn other engineering tools
• Experience of working with internal combustion engines and related automation systems
   

We offer:

• A working environment with highly skilled and friendly colleagues
• Interesting work with a mix of 
  • independent behind-the-desk office work 
  • hands-on practical work with testing in rigs as well as trouble shooting on real production engines in manufacturing and engine test run
  • interaction with customers in cooperation with colleagues in e.g. project- and site management
• Appropriate tools and working spaces
• A variety of training activities, learning solutions, self-study materials and on-the-job training for personal competence development

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? 

If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline 31st of January 2023, through submitting your application through 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 contact:
Johnny Remsu, General Manager, Engine automation / Customer Delivery 
+358 40 5522574,  johnny.remsu@wartsila.com
or
Marco dal Ben, Senior Manager, Engine automation / Customer Delivery
+39 331 7214386, marco.dalben@wartsila.com

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.

Last application date: 31/01/2023 

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. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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