Propulsion control - Service Engineer

Wärtsilä Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Dubai seeks a Service Engineer – Propulsion Control Systems to install, commission and maintain propulsion control and monitoring systems for marine vessels. You will analyze logs for performance tuning and diagnose faults during onboard work.

Strong knowledge of drive panels, PLC/HMI and fieldbus protocols is essential, with willingness to travel and work on offshore platforms or ships. Degree in electrical/electronics/instrumentation/automation is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in marine automation/control systems.
• Strong understanding of drive panels and electrical circuits (Auto transformer, Soft Starter, VFDs).
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI and fieldbus protocols (CAN bus, Modbus, Profibus).

Responsibilities

• Install and commission propulsion control systems on new or retrofit projects.
• Analyze system logs, trends, and alarms for diagnostics and tuning.
• Perform onboard commissioning, retrofits and periodic maintenance.
• Interface with clients, shipyards and OEM partners professionally.
• Generate technical service reports and documentation.

Skills

PLC & HMI

Fieldbus Protocols

Hydraulic Systems

Pitch Control Systems

Marine Automation

Willingness to Travel

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Automation Engineering degree

Job description

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Wärtsilä is an innovativetechnology company known forbeing a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.Our ultimate aim isto provide increased value to bothour customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonisedand sustainable future.By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are looking for aService Engineer – Propulsion Control Systems to handle installation, commissioning,diagnostics and maintenance of advanced propulsion control and monitoring systems used in marine vessels.

Location - Dubai

What will you be doing:

• Installation and Commissioning (New or retrofit) of Propulsion control system, Tuning, Troubleshooting and repairing of propulsion control systems (pitch, load, thrust, joystick, DP integration)
• Perform onboard commissioning, retrofits, and periodic maintenance
• Analyse system logs, trends, and alarms for performance tuning and fault diagnostics
• Interface with clients, shipyards, and OEM partners professionally
• Generate technical reports and service documentation

To be successful, you will need the following:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
• Do you have minimum 3 years of relevant experience in marine automation/control systems?
• Strong understanding of Various types of Drive motor Starter panels (Auto transformer, Soft Starter, VFDs etc.) and electrical circuits.
• Strong understanding of PLC, HMI, and fieldbus communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, Modbus, Profibus)
• Knowledge in Hydraulic system.
• Hands-on experience with Electro/Hydraulic pitch control systems
• Willingness to travel and work onboard vessels or offshore platforms

Education: Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Self‑motivated and safety‑conscious

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.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com .