Product Engineer

Product Engineer

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. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. 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.

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.

We are now looking for a Product Engineer to join our Product Management and Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our product managers with product life-cycle information, managing projects and providing customer information.
The locations for the position are in Frauenfeld (Switzerland), Trieste (Italy) or Hamburg (Germany). In accordance with the local hybrid work model, you will be able to work partially remotely.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Product Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Act as a Project Manager to support our Product Management for their product lifecycle (product launch, obsolescence, and product discontinuation).
• Perform product care within the Product Improvement Process (PIP), like case assessment, case registration, Root Cause Analysis and solution validation.
• Manage the assigned PIP issues, organize meetings, involve stakeholders, co-ordinate activities and provide support for implementation.
• Provide content for product documentation including manuals, work instructions, Service Bulletins etc.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines, costs, and quality.
• Provision of support during product launches of service products onto markets.
• Be a technical contact for internal stakeholders.

Requirements for the position

• BSc or MSc in Marine Engineering, or Chief Engineer with 3+ years of experience of working on board vessel in an operational engine room environment (in a role such as Field Service Engineer or in a similar one).

OR

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the marine engine industry, having gained strong technical knowledge of engines, and willing to learn in a new global environment.
• Proficient in written and spoken English is a must have.
• Project management skills are highly desirable.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Structured and planned way of working.
• Focused with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of Operations & Maintenance.
• Team player with a proactive mindset and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Dedicated and committed to achieving results in a dynamic environment where products are designed, manufactured, installed, and maintained globally.

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an 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

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered.
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 Tobias Gasser, Team Leader Product Engineering via email at tobias.gasser@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: 04/12/2024

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.