Field Service Engineer 4-Stroke

Overview

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The preferred location for this position is in Trieste, Italy. When not working in the field, remote working is also an option, providing flexibility and a balanced work environment.

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and is guiding the industry toward a decarbonised and sustainable future. We offer a broad portfolio and service network to deliver efficient, safe and sustainable products and solutions for our customers. We are looking for future-oriented talent to help enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. We value diversity, safety, environment, and wellbeing as our foundation, and we never compromise them.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Service Engineer 4 Stroke your work will include advanced troubleshooting on site to isolate and determine root causes of failures in mechanical equipment related to Wärtsilä’s products; inspection of repairs to ensure work is completed correctly; and preparation of technical and travel reports. Most of the time you will be operating in the field and in direct contact with clients.

As Service Engineer, 4 Stroke, your responsibilities include:

• Execute planned maintenance and repair jobs on Wärtsilä OEM engines and their auxiliaries.
• Overhaul engine components on-site or on board.
• Carry out engine troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and component investigations.
• Check and adjust relevant systems (e.g., auxiliary systems).
• Perform commissioning of Wärtsilä equipment.
• Participate in the troubleshooting process.
• Prepare service work reports and travel expense reports on time and with Wärtsilä quality.
• Identify failures, adjust, and assist in trial runs and testing.
• Collect and organize time and expense reports, and report to administrative personnel as required.
• Work in accordance with company guidelines, including QEHS requirements.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have

• Technical high school diploma in mechanics and/or BS degree in marine engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Ability to overhaul engine components on-site or on board.
• Previous experience in planned maintenance and repair jobs on Wärtsilä OEM engines and their auxiliaries is a plus.
• Strong skills in engine product troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and component investigations.
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers and team members.
• High motivation to learn and grow professionally.
• A collaborative team player.
• Ability to excel in dynamic environments.
• Good knowledge of English and Italian.
• Motivation to travel to our customers for at least 80% of the year, including international travel if required.

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community. Your growth is supported through continuous learning and teamwork. Wärtsilians are here to support development opportunities so you can grow beyond your potential. You get to make a difference; innovation and sustainability are important for us, and we strive to enable sustainable societies through technology and services.

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email or through recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period accordingly. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

If you have questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants), please contact Giovanni Pestelli, Field Service Team Leader 2-4 Stroke, via email at giovanni.pestelli@wartsila.com.

Last application date: 30/10/2025

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, depending on the applicable country, a security check may be required.

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 across 77 countries shapes the decarbonisation transformation of our industries. Read more at www.wartsila.com.