Propulsion Control Systems Engineer — Onboard Installations & Diagnostics

Wärtsilä; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Dubai is seeking a Service Engineer for Propulsion Control Systems to install, commission, diagnose and maintain advanced propulsion control and monitoring systems on marine vessels.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in marine automation, a degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or Automation Engineering, and willingness to travel and work onboard or offshore. Strong fault-finding, PLC/HMI and fieldbus knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Electronics Instrumentation or Automation Engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in marine automation/control systems, preferably propulsion or thruster controls.
• Strong understanding of drive motor starter panels and electrical circuits.
• Strong PLC, HMI and fieldbus knowledge (CAN bus, Modbus, Profibus).
• Knowledge in hydraulic systems and electro/hydraulic pitch control.
• Willingness to travel and work onboard vessels or offshore platforms.
• Preferred: familiarity with Wrtsil engine controls systems; strong fault-finding and communication skills; safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Installation and Commissioning (New or retrofit) of propulsion control systems.
• Troubleshooting and repairing propulsion control systems (pitch, load, thrust, DP integration).
• Perform onboard commissioning, retrofits and periodic maintenance.
• Analyze 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.

Skills

Propulsion control

Commissioning

Diagnostics

Client interface

Safety mindset

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

Drive motors

Starter panels

Soft Starter / VFDs

PLC / HMI

Fieldbus protocols CAN bus / Modbus / Profibus

Job description

Wärtsilä in Dubai is seeking a Service Engineer for Propulsion Control Systems to install, commission, diagnose and maintain advanced propulsion control and monitoring systems on marine vessels.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in marine automation, a degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or Automation Engineering, and willingness to travel and work onboard or offshore. Strong fault-finding, PLC/HMI and fieldbus knowledge are essential.