Application Engineer

WE Tech Solutions Oy; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Epassi benefits

Lunch benefits

Diverse working environment

Hands-on role in ship tech

Central Vaasa office

Job summary

WE Tech Solutions Oy is seeking an Application Engineer to design and configure control software for WE Drive electrification solutions used on vessels worldwide.

You will develop, test and commission PLC-based control systems, collaborate with an international team, and ensure compliance with marine standards and class requirements while growing your technical expertise.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Automation or Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Relevant experience with industrial control systems, including PLCs and VFDs and a good understanding of electrical power systems and how power electronics work.
• Hands-on programming experience with Structured Text and PLC development environments
• A structured way of working and high attention to detail, especially in documentation
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Eligibility to live and work in Finland

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure control system software for WE Drive solutions, mainly in IEC 61131-3 (Structured Text) on PLC-based platforms
• Build control systems that are secure by design, in line with IACS UR E27 and validate system functionality against customer and class requirements (DNV, ABS, LR, BV and others)
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including functional descriptions, system block diagrams and other relevant or required documentation
• Give technical support to internal teams, customers, shipyards and partners during development, manufacturing and commissioning

Skills

Structured Text programming

PLC development environments

English language proficiency

Problem solving

Finnish work eligibility

Education

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Automation or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Do you want to build the control systems that make ships cleaner and more efficient? Join WE Tech as an Application Engineer and help us deliver electrification solutions to vessels all over the world.

WE Tech Solutions is a Finnish clean-tech company that supplies shaft generator systems, hybrid and electric propulsion, energy storage and other electrification solutions for new and existing vessels.

Your Opportunity

This is a hands-on engineering role in an international team. You will develop and configure the control software for our WE Drive solutions, which measure and control electric power generation, distribution and energy storage on board ships. You will follow your work from design through manufacturing and factory testing to commissioning on board, in line with marine standards and the rules of the major classification societies.

What will you do?

• Develop and configure control system software for WE Drive solutions, mainly in IEC 61131-3 (Structured Text) on PLC-based platforms
• Build control systems that are secure by design, in line with IACS UR E27 and validate system functionality against customer and class requirements (DNV, ABS, LR, BV and others)
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including functional descriptions, system block diagrams and other relevant or required documentation
• Give technical support to internal teams, customers, shipyards and partners during development, manufacturing and commissioning

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, takes ownership of their work and communicates well with colleagues and other stakeholders. You are comfortable working independently and as part of a project team.

We expect you have

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Automation or Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Relevant experience with industrial control systems, including PLCs and VFDs and a good understanding of electrical power systems and how power electronics work
• Hands-on programming experience with Structured Text and PLC development environments
• A structured way of working and high attention to detail, especially in documentation
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Eligibility to live and work in Finland

Strong advantages

• Experience with control system development in marine or offshore projects and working with class requirements
• Knowledge of power electronics, variable frequency drives, DC grids or battery systems as well as experience with industrial communication protocols
• Knowledge of or previous experience with cyber security for industrial control systems, especially IACS UR E26/E27 is seen as an advantage.

Why WE Tech?

• Meaningful, hands-on work with clean technology for the global shipping industry
• Real ownership of your work, from design to commissioning on board
• Varied engineering tasks and interesting international projects
• A team of skilled professionals and real opportunities to grow your competence
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours

You will join a growing international company with an expanding global installed base and significant opportunities to develop lifecycle business with existing and future customers.

What we offer

• Hybrid working solutions and flexible work hours
• Competitive salary
• Culture and sports benefits (Epassi)
• Extensive lunch benefits
• Diverse working environment
• Meaningful, hands-on role where your participation is seen
• Central office location in the heart of Vaasa

Please apply before the 9th of November 2026. Learn more about WE Tech at www.wetech.fi.

For more information, contact Kristian Blomqvist, Manager Project Engineering, [phone], [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!