Design Engineer

Wärtsilä; Gdynia; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology company is seeking a Design Engineer in Gdynia, Poland. This role involves supporting projects aimed at decarbonisation and electrification in the marine industry. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and strong technical knowledge in ship integration, coupled with at least three years of experience. Exceptional collaboration skills and a proactive attitude are essential, along with proficiency in relevant CAD and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of experience in marine industry or marine system engineering.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good skills in using linked tools for engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and development in new build projects regarding alternative fuel systems.
• Prepare feasibility studies and engineering documents.
• Evaluate ship's design based on alternative fuels regulations.

Skills

Technical knowledge in Ship integration

Marine systems expertise

Fluent English

Collaboration skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in shipbuilding or ocean engineering

Tools

2D CAD software

3D CAD software

MS Office package

Job description

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. We 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.

Design Engineer to join our dynamic Mechanical Engineering team of three within Integrated Systems & Solutions. In this role, you’ll collaborate across departments—from sales to innovation—to support cutting-edge projects focused on alternative fuels, hybrid systems, and electrification. If you're ready to contribute to feasibility studies, evaluate ship designs, and stay at the forefront of sustainable marine solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

The location for this position is Gdynia, Poland.

As Design Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Support the sales and development departments in the new build projects and other studies regarding alternative fuel systems and the newest market trends in decarbonization and electrification of the marine industry
• Participate in preparation of feasibility studies, reports and other engineering documents which will follow general international standards and Wärtsilä guidelines in terms of content, quality and functionality
• Perform evaluation of the ship's design developed based on alternative fuels regulations and Wärtsilä decarbonization strategy according to standards, guidelines and time schedule
• Actively involved in training and application of the new market trends of alternative fuels and marine electrification
• Be open to new challenges, especially related to decarbonization, hybridization and electrification of the marine industry
• Cooperate with other teams within IS&S and other Business Lines within Wärtsilä

Main requirements in this role are:

• Strong technical knowledge in Ship integration, Marine systems and Interface identification
• Knowledge of classification society regulations and other maritime institutions requirements regarding machinery and piping design for alternative fuels, as well as emerging market trends in the maritime industry would be additional assets
• Fluent written and spoken English (including marine and technical vocabulary)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in shipbuilding or ocean engineering
• Good collaboration skills, customer service mindset and out of the box thinking, team player with a willingness to work across organizational boundaries (teams and business lines)
• Proactive attitude toward professional development and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• Approximately 3 years of experience in marine industry / Marine System engineering
• Ability to handle a few projects simultaneously, work independently and collaborate with a multi-disciplined and international team
• Very good skills in MS Office package and linked tools
• Pro-user of 2D CAD software. Experience in using 3D software related to the design of pipelines and machinery systems on ships would be an additional asset

Why you and us?

We believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application before the application deadline through our career’s portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Tomasz Cichocki, Team Leader, Mechanical Engineering, through [e-mail] with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 09/10/2025

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.

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

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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