Application Engineer PCS

Wärtsilä; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä seeks an Application Engineer for Power Conversion Systems, located in Greater London. This role involves collaboration with various teams to optimize energy storage solutions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience in renewable energy.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Energy storage / Renewable energy field.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience in Quality control and Manufacturing Power electronics is considered valuable.

Responsibilities

• Be the interface between Hardware engineering and Product management.
• Assist in the development of new suppliers and products.
• Develop product technical documentation.

Skills

Team player attitude

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering

Job description

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Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?

We are looking for an Application Engineer with a main responsibility in Power Conversion Systems (PCS). The preferred location for this position is the greater London UK region. We offer hybrid remote work from within the UK.

Your role and responsibilities:
As an Application Engineer PCS, your work will include

• Together with the Product manager, Be the interface between Hardware engineering and Product management, sales engineering/delivery in the expertise Area
• Together with Hardware engineering and software engineering, assist in the development of new suppliers and products
• Provide support to the sales and proposals teams as well as the delivery and service team
• If needed assist the Delivery team with Inspections, trouble shooting and other expert tasks at suppliers and in the Filed
• Develop product technical documentation, including application notes and input to product manuals
• Provide customer feedback and market requirements to the PM organisation for further product development and portfolio management

The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of the Product Management and Application Engineering team with diverse expertise.

Requirements for the position:

• B.sc.or M.sc.degree in Electrical or Power electronics engineering or similar field of study
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• 3-5 years of experience in Energy storage / Renewable energy field.
• Experience in Quality control and Manufacturing Power electronics is considered valuable.
• Newly graduates may also be considered based on their respective merits.
• Solving customer’s needs and issues
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, vendors, shop and office in a fast-paced environment
• Team player attitude internally and externally
• Willing to travel up to 40% of the time

Why you and us?
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps
Please submit your application before the 29.04.2024 application deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

In case of any questions, reach out to:

Mats Östman
Senior Manager Product Management and Application Engineering

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

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