Technical Expert

Wärtsilä Corporation; Pohjanmaa; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation is seeking a Technical Expert to strengthen the Technical Services Automation team. The preferred locations are Vaasa or Turku, Finland, with partial remote work allowed under the local hybrid model.

The role involves supporting Wärtsilä4-stroke engine automation worldwide and collaborating with experts across the global Wärtsilä network. You will troubleshoot, configure software, perform field testing, and contribute to product development while traveling about 25% of the

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical/Electronics/Automation/Mechatronics/Control Systems or related field.
• Experience in technical troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Experience with embedded control or automation systems.
• Strong analytical mindset and systematic approach to investigations.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical support to internal and external customers remotely and on-site.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex automation and control system issues.
• Conduct site surveys, commissioning support, and field investigations worldwide.
• Simulate and analyze field issues in automation lab using physical and virtual test environments.
• Perform root cause analyses and support product reliability improvements.
• Manage engine automation software configurations, upgrades, backups, and system modifications.
• Collect and analyze field feedback, failure statistics, and operational data for improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation including service bulletins, manuals, and survey reports.
• Initiate, lead, and support product and process development projects.
• Collaborate with R&D and other technical departments to solve problems and improve performance.
• Support product introductions, validation, and testing for next-gen automation platforms.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Embedded control systems

Analytical mindset

Communication in English

Willingness to travel

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in EE / Electronics / Automation / Mechatronics

Job description

Are you passionate about automation, embedded control systems, and solving complex technical challenges? Would you like to become a global expert supporting some of the world’s most advanced marine and energy installations?

We are looking for aTechnical Expertto strengthen the Technical Services Automation team.The preferred location for the role isVaasa or Turku, Finland, but also other locations in Finland can be considered for the right candidate.In accordance withour local hybrid work model, you will be able to work partially remotely.This role also includestravelingapproximately 25% of the time.

In this role, you will become a key expert in embedded engine controls and automation systems, supporting customers and productsoperatingworldwide.This is a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on troubleshooting, software configuration, field support, testing, and product development while working alongside experts across the global Wärtsilä network.

AtWärtsiläTechnical Services, you will join a highly specialized international team and gain in-depthexpertisein control systems for 4-stroke engines used in both marine and power plant applications.

Your role and responsibilities

As aTechnical Expert, you will play a key role in supporting and developing automation solutions forWärtsilä4-stroke enginesoperatingin marine and power plant applications worldwide.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level technical support to both internal and external customers remotely and on-site.
• Investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving complex automation and control system issues.
• Conducting site surveys, commissioning support, and field investigations around the world.
• Simulating andanalyzingfield issues in our advanced automation laboratory using physical and virtual test environments.
• Performing root cause analyses and supporting product reliability improvements.
• Managing engine automation software configurations, upgrades, backups, and system modifications.
• Collecting andanalyzingfield feedback, failure statistics, and operational data toidentifyimprovement opportunities.
• Preparing technical documentation including service bulletins, manuals, investigation reports, and survey reports.
• Initiating, leading, and supporting product and process development projects.
• Collaborating with R&D and other technical departments to solve challenging technical problems and enhance product performance.
• Supporting product introductions, validation, and testing activities for next-generation automation platforms.
• Acting as a technical reference point for product and field-relatedexpertiseacross the organization.

Requirements for the position:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or a related field.
• Experience in technical troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Experience with embedded control or automation systems.
• Strong analytical mindset and systematic approach to technical investigations.
• Good communicationskills andproficiencyin English.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience with engine control systems, power generation, marine automation, or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of generators, propulsion systems, or energy-related applications.
• Experience with software configuration and diagnostics of embedded systems.
• Interestin root cause analysis, testing, validation, and product development.
• A collaborative mindset combined with curiosity and eagerness to learn.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

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