A safer, low-carbon shipping industry is underpinned by data sharing. We at Wärtsilä Voyage are creating the digital infrastructure needed to enable high-performing maritime logistics – for the safe movement of goods and people. Through our world-leading Smart Marine portfolio, we support our customers in their efforts to ensure secure, highly energy-efficient and cost-effective marine operations. 

Wärtsilä is on a mission to enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services. As we change course towards a cleaner, smarter maritime future, we’re looking for top talent to join our team. Are you ready to join the Voyage?

Voyage Services Simulation and E-learning product services a complex network of training providers in the commercial and naval market. Navigation and technological simulation solutions help the industry to close competence gaps, attract and prepare people for a more digitised, tech savvy and greener future of shipping.

As the role of Product Lead Engine & Cargo Simulators, you will be responsible for our TECHSIM simulator product, designed for training marine engineers and personnel involved in cargo and bunkering operations but also for advanced R&D applications where real time simulation is used to find ways towards decarbonisation. The role includes managing the product throughout the Product Lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product roadmap, and working closely with R&D, to deliver winning products and solutions that will achieve the desired growth. As a part of this role, we can guarantee you a very dynamic environment with awesome people. 

The position is preferrably located in one of our Wärtsilä Offices in Finland (Vaasa, Helsinki,Turku) but Wärtsilä locations within European timezone can also be considered. This is a permanent position.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the TECHSIM product vision.
• Manage the TECHSIM development backlog.
• Coordinate synergy work with the wider Wärtsilä R&D organisation and Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy.
• Provide functional testing of product during the development lifecycle.
• Provide expertise support in complex customer support cases.
• Prepare training and marketing material in collaboration with respective functions.
• Provide Sales and Technical Training for new products and new releases.

Skills and experience:

You have a background in marine engineering, preferably as engineer onboard SOLAS vessels. Experience of automation and control systems, alternative fuels and delivering training in any of these fields will be of great value for this role.

You as a person has good communication skills, a business mindset with an interest to identify and solve customers’ pain points and business needs. You also have good interpersonal skills allowing you to have creative and efficient cross-function communication and teamwork.

Why you and us?   

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.   

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   

Contact & next steps:

Submit your application before the deadline 21st of April 2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.  

In case of any questions, reach out to:

Johan Ekvall,

Head of SIM and E-learning,

johan.ekvall@wartsila.com

Last application date: 21/04/2024 

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 17,000 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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