Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä Marine Power Solutions RDE, Automation & Controls is now looking for an Automation Engineer, Embedded Controls. Our industry is entering a new era of innovation and unprecedented efficiency where Wärtsilä will bring value to all Marine and Energy applications worldwide through the innovative use of new fuels and new control strategies. We are participating in sustainable society creation by building power and energy management control systems for future generations. Our vision is to exceed customer expectations by providing best-in-class engine control systems for superior engine performance and functionality.

We are looking for an Automation Engineer who is passionate about developing control systems. We develop and maintain embedded engine control systems for all Wärtsilä engines using simulated and real targets. Join our team of talented professionals in Automation & Controls by applying now!

The location for this position is Vaasa or Turku, Finland. We also offer the possibility of partial remote work.

What we offer:

• Freedom and responsibility over your work enabling excellent work/life -balance
• Being part of experienced and diverse self-driving cross-functional teams
• Possibility to work in an organisation applying industry best practices in a daily way of working
• Researching and developing industrial embedded control systems
• Develop your skills in control system and software development combined with good career development opportunities
• Possibility to work in the state-of-the-art R&D environment in the new Smart Technology Hub Wärtsilä (https://www.wartsila.com/sth)

Your typical day will include:

• Design and implementation of new functionality to our engine control systems with C/C++ or Matlab/Simulink e.g. fuel injection control, charge air pressure control, combustion control, communication protocols etc.
• Working with electronics and defining requirements for hardware
• Design, implementation, testing and verification of new features
• Validating control functionalities in simulated and production engines
• Maintenance and troubleshooting issues in production systems

Required skills:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Process Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• Functionality development and simulation skills using Matlab/Simulink or C/C++ development skills for embedded systems.
• Knowledge in agile development practises DevOps, especially continuous integration, automated testing and continuous delivery
• Good teamwork and communication skills are essential
• Fluency in verbal and written English, our everyday work language is mainly English
• Experience with the following seen as an advantage: Atlassian toolset & Git
• Python and Java knowledge is required
• Electronic design competencies are a plus
• Embedded Linux competence is a plus
• Skills in data science are a plus

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. We believe in continuous learning and teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities, so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps:  
 
Please submit your application by 16.12.2024 through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact:

Markus Mesimäki
General Manager, Automation System Lifecycle
markus.mesimaki@wartsila.com

Last application date: 16/12/2024 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.