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?

We are looking for a (Senior) Technical Expert, Engines to strengthen the Wärtsilä 32 Engine team within Wärtsilä Global Technical Services. The preferred location is Vaasa, Finland.

What will you be doing?

As a (Senior) Technical Expert, Engines, you will be working in our Technical Services department, a globally recognized technical knowledge centre within Wärtsilä, where you will be providing a high level of product related technical support to external and internal customers during the product lifecycle. The role works as the link between RDE and the field, identifying and initiating product improvements. You will be solving complex technical issues by acquired experience and know-how as well as by performing root cause analysis. The tasks also include performing investigations and field testing at customer premises when required. You will also be responsible for the technical content in aftersales information like engine manuals and service bulletins.

In this role, you will be traveling 30 – 90 days per year. When you are not traveling, you will have the possibility to work remotely two days per week, in accordance with our hybrid work model.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing high level engine expert support for internal and external Marine and Power Plant customers.

• Making product improvements and participating in the introduction of new engine types, design stages, and other products.
• Performing field testing of new products in the field.
• Making feedback analyses, product reports, and product documentation.
• Conducting site surveys and troubleshooting in the field.
• Following up and solving problems together with other technical departments.
• Supporting other departments in need of product and field related knowledge.
• Being an innovative expert in Wärtsilä’s expert organisation.

The below will enable you to shine in this role:

• B. Sc. or M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.
• Previous experience of 4-stroke engines, related auxiliary equipment, troubleshooting, or performance analyses.
• Motivation and genuine interest to work with 4-stroke engines.
• Experience with analysis and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Service-minded and customer-oriented approach.
• Proactive, systematic, and organized way of working.
• Flexible attitude and ability to work independently.
• Ambition to learn, adapt to, and develop new technologies. 
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel 30-90 days/year.

What we offer:

As a (Senior) Technical Expert, Engines in the Wärtsilä 32 Engine team, you will be part of a global, innovative, and customer-driven organisation working with innovative technologies. We have a passion for doing right and our customers appreciate the best service in the world. In this position, you will pursuit continuous improvement with the combination of your existing expertise and passion for developing yourself and the ways of working.

We offer you an opportunity to be part of the extensive and latest Marine and Power Plant Technology. You will also have the opportunity to travel regularly and see the world while working with world-leading experts. The work varies a lot, depending on the project at hand and you will have the possibility to give valuable input for developing our products further.

This position is an excellent opportunity to grow in and learn. You will be a part of a great team with good team spirit, which we hope you will contribute to as well with your expertise and personality. To ensure our professionals are always up to date with the latest advancements, we will provide appropriate training for the job. 

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 Wednesday December 20th, 2023, by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Manager, Wärtsilä 32 engines Mathias Häggman via email at mathias.haggman@wartsila.com or by phone +358 50 5850 871 or to General Manager, Medium & Small Bore Engines Karl-Johan Nixholm via email at karl-johan.nixholm@wartsila.com or by phone +358 50 5168 331 with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Last application date: 20/12/2023

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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