Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - 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. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

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 - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a Noise & Vibration Engineer to join our skilled Noise & Vibration Engineering team within Customer Solution Engineering in Power Supply. The team provides support and expertise in all marine projects on Noise and Vibration topics to fulfil Customer requirements during both sales and project execution phases. 

The position is permanent, and the location is Vaasa, Sustainable Technology Hub, Finland; we welcome applicants with various levels of experience, as the role can be offered as Noise & Vibration Engineer or Senior Noise & Vibration Engineer.

What you will be doing:

As a Noise & Vibration Engineer, you will be part of a global, innovative and customer-driven organization and you will focus on providing high-level technical support to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of performance and satisfaction.
In a typical working day, you could perform Noise and Vibration measurements during the Factory Acceptance Test of one of the quietest generating sets for the most luxurious passenger or research vessels in the maritime industry. On another, you might find yourself presenting to one of our esteemed customers the vibration analysis results and the power transmission component selected for the propulsion system of the cutting-edge hybrid ferry. 

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: 

• Participating in delivery project work as a Noise and Vibration Engineer within the project team
• Performing Noise and Vibration measurements during engine factory acceptance tests and in the field
• Performing torsional vibration calculations in both frequency and time domain
• Performing a resilient mounting calculation
• Creating technical specifications according to internal standards
• Delivering detailed calculation and measurement reports to customers and classification societies
• Comparing measurement and calculation results for model validation and calibration
• Providing technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders on Noise and Vibration topics
• Contributing to developing new measurement and analysis methodologies
• Contributing to developing new technical solutions together with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Maintaining positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with the team, partners, and key stakeholders

To be successful in this role, we expect you to hold: 

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical engineering or other equivalent engineering fields
• Strong mathematical and physics background
• Knowledge of dynamics and vibration
• You should also be interested in internal combustion engines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken and solid in MS Office
• Analytical mindset and systematic, proactive and organized way of working
• Willingness to learn, adapt to and develop new technologies
• Good reporting skills
• Attitude to work both independently and in team

The following will be considered an advantage: 

• Experience of and interest in engine dynamics
• Vibration measurement practice: Linear, Air Borne Noise, Torsional, Modal;
• Experience with data acquisition system hardware and transducers
• Experience with Torsional Vibration Analysis
• Experience in Finite Element dynamic analysis (with NX/Abaqus/Hypermesh)
• Experience with signal analysis
• Knowledge of most relevant ISO standards on Noise & Vibration topics
• Knowledge of most relevant classification society rules and regulations of ships
• Experience with rubber components
• C#/Visual studio/Matlab programming skills

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä 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 dare 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 make sure to 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:

Please submit your application by 16.03.2025 through our Careers portal. We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions, please reach out to Francesco Licciulli, Manager of Noise & Vibration Engineering, through francesco.licciulli@wartsila.com 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: 16/03/2025 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. 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.