Instructor WLSA

Wärtsilä; Drunen; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy seeks a Mechatronic Instructor to lead practical training in Drunen or at client sites, delivering hands-on sessions on Wärtsilä engines and automation systems.

You will develop training materials, set up equipment, and support sales and project delivery in an international environment, working with colleagues across borders.

Excellent English required; Dutch or Italian a plus; a degree in engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering technical training on marine engines and automation systems.
• Fluent English; Dutch or Italian is a plus.
• Commitment to quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to operate in an international, cross-functional team.
• Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) or equivalent maritime industry background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on Wärtsilä products at training centres or on site.
• Develop, evaluate and improve training programs and materials.
• Set up training equipment and simulators.
• Develop competences for assigned trainings and engines/automation.
• Support sales, planning and execution of training activities.
• Lead or participate in projects requiring technical knowledge.

Skills

4 Strokes engines

Automation systems

English communication

Quality safety environmental

Teamwork international

Customer focus

Engineering degree

Education

BSc or MSc in engineering or equivalent maritime background

Job description

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. The Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy (WLSA) provides high-quality training services for the energy and marine markets globally. We are focusing on Wärtsilä product and solution training both for our internal and external customer globally in the Marine and Power Plant industries.

We are looking for a Mechatronic Instructor whose main responsibility is the practical execution of training activities in our training centre or at site, for our external customers and own employees, face-to-face or via virtual classroom using Microsoft Teams. The preferred location for this position is in Drunen, however it can also be based in Trieste.

To achieve this, your responsibilities will be but aren't limited to:

• Deliver training on Wärtsilä products.
• Develop/ evaluate/ improve training programs and materials as well as new concepts.
• Set up the training equipment and simulators.
• Develop the needed competences and skills for the assigned product trainings, engines and automations.
• Set up and develop the training material, concepts, equipment and simulators.
• Support the sales, planning and execution of training activities for customers and own personnel.
• Customize standard learning solutions for specific target groups.
• Lead or participate in projects within or outside WLSA for which technical knowledge and experience is needed.

What you will need to succeed in this position:

• Excellent knowledge and operational experience with 4 Strokes engines and automation systems of Wärtsilä products: Marine, Power Plant.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Other languages (such as Dutch or Italian) are a plus.
• Quality, safety and environmental skills
• Ability to work in an international environment with solid teamwork and networking skills.
• Customer focus and orientation: understanding the business and analyzing the businesses' training needs.
• BSc or MSc in engineering or strong/equivalent working background reached by experience in a (preferably) maritime environment.

As an ideal candidate you might also have:

• A natural aptitude for interpersonal skills
• A flexible and constructive approach toward last minute changes or requests.
• At field experience with W31 engine

We offer

Welcome to a dynamic team, where you have the possibility to work independently with the support of great colleagues. We want to be the best at what we do and therefore we continuously develop our expertise and way of working.

In Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy you can put your talent and experience into play. We are a diverse team sharing and being inspired by a common vision of good corporate citizenship. In this great working environment, we want to offer you an interesting position and possibility to develop yourself in the front line of Wärtsilä technology.

Welcome to a dynamic team, where you are able to work independently with the support of great colleagues. We want to be the best at what we do, and therefore we continuously develop our expertise and way of working. In Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy you can put your talent and experience into play. We are a diverse crew sharing and being inspired by common vision of good corporate citizenship. In this great working environment, we want to offer you an interesting position and possibility to develop yourself in the front line of Wärtsilä technology.

Why you and us?

You are valued - as your true self. At Wärtsilä 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 put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

The primary location for this role is the Netherlands and salary will be in accordance with the salary provisions of the Collective Labour Agreement with Metalektro. However this role can also be based in Italy, the annual salary range for this role is 33315 EUR - 46915 EUR in accordance with the salary provisions in the National Collective Labor Agreement for workers in the metalworking and plant installation industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico).

At Wärtsilä, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. The salary range shared reflects the expected compensation for this role in that location, based on market data and our job architecture.

The final salary will be influenced by factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the required competencies, and your relevant education, skills, experience and the salary provisions in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. We also take internal equity into account to ensure a fair and consistent approach across our organisation.

Last application date: 03/09/2026

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

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. Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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