Factory Maintenance Engineer (6-Month Contract)

Wärtsilä Corporation; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Vaasa, Finland seeks a Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month temporary contract to support and drive factory maintenance initiatives within the Manufacturing Technology – Maintenance Department.

The role involves planning maintenance, coordinating schedules, and contributing to continuous improvement activities to minimize downtime. Strong engineering fundamentals and fluency in English and Finnish are required.

Qualifications

• B.Sc or M.Sc level studies in engineering, such as mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge in areas of Factory maintenance (Machining, Automated systems)
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Knowledge in project management models and/or continuous improvement method (e.g. Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma)
• Fluent written and spoken communication in English and Finnish

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with preventive and corrective maintenance planning
• Identify root causes for faults and report solutions to senior team members
• Coordinate and update maintenance team schedules, checklists, and work instructions
• Assist during equipment installation, testing, and commissioning
• Support continuous improvement activities to reduce downtime

Skills

Factory maintenance knowledge

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Lean / Six Sigma awareness

Education

B.Sc or M.Sc in engineering

Job description

Wärtsilä Corporation in Vaasa, Finland seeks a Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month temporary contract to support and drive factory maintenance initiatives within the Manufacturing Technology – Maintenance Department.

The role involves planning maintenance, coordinating schedules, and contributing to continuous improvement activities to minimize downtime. Strong engineering fundamentals and fluency in English and Finnish are required.