Thruster Systems Engineer — Global Team & Growth

Wärtsilä Corporation; Drunen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Work-life balance

Role variety

Career growth

Challenging projects

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Drunen, Netherlands, seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Thrusters, to join the Thrusters Product Development team. You will design mechanical components and assemblies for propulsion systems, collaborating across offices in NL, FI, IT and CN.

You will perform calculations, create 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring designs meet standards, and support development, manufacturing and commissioning with a solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for thruster systems, from concept to manufacturing-ready solutions.
• Perform calculations, analyses, and 3D modelling to ensure robust designs.
• Ensure propulsion products meet relevant specifications, class rules, and standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure design intent and address issues.
• Provide technical support during development, manufacturing and commissioning.
• Conduct feasibility studies and validate propulsion system designs.
• Modify and update designs to implement changes and improvements.
• Present findings from designs and analyses to teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain internal engineering guidelines and processes.

Skills

3D modelling

Engineering calculations

Technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Wärtsilä Corporation in Drunen, Netherlands, seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Thrusters, to join the Thrusters Product Development team. You will design mechanical components and assemblies for propulsion systems, collaborating across offices in NL, FI, IT and CN.

You will perform calculations, create 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring designs meet standards, and support development, manufacturing and commissioning with a solution-oriented mindset.