Propulsion control - Service Engineer

Role Overview

What You Will Be Doing

• Installation and commissioning (new or retrofit) of propulsion control systems.
• Tuning, troubleshooting, and repairing propulsion control systems (pitch, load, thrust, joystick, DP integration).
• Perform onboard commissioning, retrofits, and periodic maintenance.
• Analyse system logs, trends, and alarms for performance tuning and fault diagnostics.
• Interface with clients, shipyards, and OEM partners professionally.
• Generate technical reports and service documentation.

To Be Successful

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in marine automation/control systems.
• Strong understanding of various types of drive motor starter panels (auto transformer, soft starter, VFDs, etc.) and electrical circuits.
• Strong understanding of PLC, HMI, and fieldbus communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, Modbus, Profibus).
• Knowledge in hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on experience with electro/hydraulic pitch control systems.
• Willingness to travel and work onboard vessels or offshore platforms.

Education

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Wärtsilä engine control systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and safety-conscious.

About Wärtsilä

Application Notes

• Last application date: 7th October 2026.
• Voluntary consent for a security check may be required depending on the applicable country.