Thruster Mechanical Engineer - Global Propulsion Innovator

Wärtsilä Corporation; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Work-life balance

Variety in role

Growth opportunities

Challenging projects

Job summary

Wärtsilä seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Thrusters to join the Thrusters Product Development team in Drunen, The Netherlands.

You will design and develop propulsion components from concept to manufacturing-ready solutions, collaborating across offices in NL, FI, IT, and CN, and contributing to cutting-edge thruster technology within an international environment.

The role emphasizes 3D modelling, calculations, and compliance with standards, plus growth within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in product development projects, or a strong willingness to develop skills in this area.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling, preferably using Siemens NX or another 3D CAD program.
• Experience in generating technical drawings and understanding manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in an international organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and arrangements for thruster systems, from concept to manufacturing-ready solutions.
• Perform calculations, analyses, and 3D modelling to ensure robust and efficient designs.
• Ensure designs for propulsion products comply with relevant specifications, class rules, and standards.
• Collaborate with project teams, including Lead Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and other stakeholders, to ensure design intent is achieved and address issues within the propulsion product portfolio.
• Provide technical support during development, manufacturing and commissioning to ensure successful delivery to our customers.
• Conduct feasibility studies and perform calculations to validate propulsion system designs.
• Modify and update existing designs to implement required changes and improvements.
• Report and present findings from designs, calculations, and analyses to project teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop internal engineering guidelines and processes.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and engineering advancements relevant to propulsion systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering mindset

English communication

International teamwork

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Wärtsilä seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Thrusters to join the Thrusters Product Development team in Drunen, The Netherlands.

You will design and develop propulsion components from concept to manufacturing-ready solutions, collaborating across offices in NL, FI, IT, and CN, and contributing to cutting-edge thruster technology within an international environment.

The role emphasizes 3D modelling, calculations, and compliance with standards, plus growth within a diverse team.