Propulsion Controls Design Engineer — Maritime Systems

Wärtsilä; Gdynia; Hybrid; PLN 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä invites applications for a Design Engineer role within the Propulsion Controls and System Engineering team. You will work on cutting-edge propulsion control systems for Wärtsilä and other equipment, contributing to retrofits, redesigns, and new integrations.

The position supports a hybrid work model after onboarding, with flexibility to base in Drunen (Netherlands) or another major Wärtsilä office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Industrial Automation or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years designing control systems for maritime or industrial automation.
• Experience with propulsion control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering team to create advanced propulsion control systems.
• Oversee subcontractors during production ensuring quality and adherence to agreements.
• Provide technical advice to customers and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Develop and maintain testing procedures, lead Factory Acceptance Tests and troubleshoot during production, installation, and commissioning.
• Lead technical discussions with international customers and stakeholders during sales phase.
• Contribute to product development and maintain alignment with program budgets and requirements.
• Mentor new Design Engineers and train customers in propulsion control system operation.

Skills

Electrical Hardware Design

Software Design

Communication Networks

Error Handling

Analog Technology

Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control

Communication Skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Industrial Automation

Tools

MODBUS

CANbus

Profibus

NMEA

Job description

Wärtsilä invites applications for a Design Engineer role within the Propulsion Controls and System Engineering team. You will work on cutting-edge propulsion control systems for Wärtsilä and other equipment, contributing to retrofits, redesigns, and new integrations.

The position supports a hybrid work model after onboarding, with flexibility to base in Drunen (Netherlands) or another major Wärtsilä office.