Fuels Lab Chemist — Entry‑Level Expert (Decarbonization)

Wärtsilä Corporation; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Vaasa, Finland invites applications for an Expert, Fuels in the Fuel Laboratory. This role focuses on expert chemical competence to support fuel technology development, engine testing and fuel specification work, with hands-on laboratory duties.

The candidate will contribute to high-quality analyses, development of analytical methods and interpretation of results for conventional, bio-based and alternative fuels, aligning with decarbonisation and reliability goals.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Chemistry or related field.
• Laboratory experience with instrumental analysis in a chemistry laboratory.
• Fluent English communication skills; Swedish and/or Finnish a strong benefit.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Willingness to perform hands-on laboratory work when required.
• Experience with advanced analytical instruments (e.g. IC, XRF, GC, ICP-OES, FTIR, TGA/DSC).
• Experience in fuel analysis or petrochemicals and knowledge of alternative fuels (e.g. ammonia, hydrogen, methanol) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert chemical competence to support Wärtsilä's fuel technology development, engine testing, and fuel specification work.
• Ensure high quality laboratory analysis and development of new analytical methods.
• Interpret results to support technical decisions and troubleshooting.
• Support on projects related to decarbonisation, fuel flexibility and reliable engine operation.

Skills

Fluent English

Swedish or Finnish

Independence

Hands-on lab work

Instrument analysis

Team player

Data interpretation

Method development

Fuel analysis knowledge

Education

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Tools

IC

XRF

GC

ICP-OES

FTIR

TGA/DSC

Job description

Wärtsilä Corporation in Vaasa, Finland invites applications for an Expert, Fuels in the Fuel Laboratory. This role focuses on expert chemical competence to support fuel technology development, engine testing and fuel specification work, with hands-on laboratory duties.

The candidate will contribute to high-quality analyses, development of analytical methods and interpretation of results for conventional, bio-based and alternative fuels, aligning with decarbonisation and reliability goals.