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Wärtsilä

Technical Expert, Engines

Vaasa

September 30, 2024

Technical Expert, Engines

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. 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?

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

Global Technical Services is now looking for a dynamic Technical Expert to join the Wärtsilä 32 & 34 Gas Engines team. The role is offered as a permanent contract and will be located in Vaasa, Finland. We encourage applicants of various seniority levels as the role can be offered as Technical Support Engineer, Senior Technical Support Engineer, Technical Expert, or Senior Technical Expert.

This exciting role involves both domestic and international travel for approximately 50 – 100 days per year. When you are not traveling, you will be able to work partially remotely, in accordance with our hybrid work model.

What will you be doing?

As a Technical Expert in the Wärtsilä 32 & 34 Gas Engines team, you will work within our globally recognised Technical Services department. This role involves providing high-level technical support for our products to both external and internal customers throughout the product lifecycle. Acting as a crucial link between R&D and the field, you will identify and initiate product improvements. You will tackle complex technical issues by performing root cause analyses, leveraging your experience and expertise. Your responsibilities will also include conducting investigations and field tests at customer sites when necessary. Additionally, you will oversee the technical content in aftersales information, such as engine manuals and service bulletins.

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

  • Providing high level engine expert support for both internal and external customers.
  • Conducting site surveys and troubleshooting in the field.
  • Performing field testing of new products in the field.
  • Making feedback analyses, product reports, and product documentation.
  • Making product improvements and participating in the introduction and design stages of new products and solutions.
  • Following up and solving problems together with the Product Owner and 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 succeed in this role:

  • BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, equivalent educational background, or qualifications gained through work experience.
  • Experience with 4-stroke engines and related auxiliary equipment.
  • Experience with troubleshooting, performance analysis, and technical reporting.
  • Gas engine knowledge is considered an advantage.
  • Strong practical problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Structured, analytical, and proactive way of working.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Flexible attitude, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently.
  • Ambition to learn, develop, and adapt to new technologies.
  • Proficient English language skills, both written and spoken. Finnish or Swedish language skills will be considered an advantage.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel 50 - 100 days per year.
  • Drive for the common goal of providing our customers with the best possible service experience.

What we offer:

As a Technical Expert in the Wärtsilä 32 & 34 Gas Engines team, you will be part of a global, innovative, and customer-driven organisation, working with innovative technologies. We have a passion for doing things right, and our customers appreciate the best service in the world. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in a highly skilled team with strong team spirit. To ensure our professionals are always up to date with the latest advancements, we will provide appropriate training for the job.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of the extensive and latest marine and power plant technology. You will be able to travel regularly, seeing the world while working with world-leading experts. Depending on the project at hand, the work and tasks will vary, and you will be able to provide valuable input for developing our products further. Continuous improvement is actively encouraged and pursued, and by combining your expertise and passion for development, you will be able to influence and contribute to the enhancement of ways of working.

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline Monday October 14th, 2024, by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognises 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, 34 GAS Kennet Carlström via email at kennet.carlstrom@wartsila.com 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: 14/10/2024

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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