Lead Plant Automation & Commissioning Engineer

Wärtsilä; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking an experienced Chief Commissioning Engineer, Plant Automation to lead automation testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for power plant installations. Role is travel intensive and field-based, with a preferred location in Vaasa, Finland, and hybrid work negotiable.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and strong hands-on experience with Wärtsilä engines, automation systems, PLC programming, and HMI platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• Strong practical experience in power plant automation systems, industrial control systems, HMI platforms, and industrial communication networks.
• Mandatory experience with Wärtsilä 4-stroke engines and associated plant automation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge in commissioning, troubleshooting, system integration, and operational support within complex industrial facilities.
• Strong expertise in PLC programming, automation software, and industrial control systems.
• Proven ability to work independently in dynamic and demanding field environments.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
• Strong team orientation with the flexibility to collaborate across global and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform automation testing and commissioning activities for Wärtsilä power plant installations.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective actions on Wärtsilä products and systems.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of plant automation and control systems.
• Support warranty activities and contribute to continuous improvement of new and existing products.
• Diagnose system issues, perform adjustments, and support testing activities in line with engineering instructions and standards.
• Verify, adjust, and validate system performance to meet operational and safety requirements.
• Prepare and submit internal and customer-facing technical reports.
• Work with various PLC and automation platforms including Siemens Step 7, Siemens TIA Portal, EcoStruxure Control Expert, B&R, and others.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI systems and industrial networks.
• Work with industrial networking technologies including IP networks, ring topologies, switches, and routers.
• Support server and virtualization environments, including Microsoft Hyper‑V.
• Apply knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as CAN Bus, Modbus, and Profibus.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams during commissioning and handover phases.
• Experience with Wärtsilä UNIC / sWOIS systems is considered a strong advantage.

Skills

Power plant automation

Industrial control systems

HMI platforms

Industrial networks

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

System integration

Operational support

Communication

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Siemens TIA Portal

EcoStruxure Control Expert

Modicon Unity

B&R

sWOIS

Wonderware InTouch

Hyper-V

Job description

Wärtsilä is seeking an experienced Chief Commissioning Engineer, Plant Automation to lead automation testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for power plant installations. Role is travel intensive and field-based, with a preferred location in Vaasa, Finland, and hybrid work negotiable.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and strong hands-on experience with Wärtsilä engines, automation systems, PLC programming, and HMI platforms.