Design Engineer

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 88% of the world's 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?

Are you passionate about shaping the future of sustainable marine solutions? We're looking for a Design Engineer to become part of our dynamic Mechanical Engineering team within Integrated Systems & Solutions.

This role is based on-site in Gdynia, Poland. After completing the onboarding period and gaining sufficient independence in the role, we offer the flexibility to work in a hybrid model.

As Design Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities

In this role, you'll play a key part in feasibility studies, evaluate ship designs, and contribute to cutting-edge initiatives aligned with Wärtsilä's decarbonization strategy. Your work will involve preparing high-quality engineering reports, supporting new-build projects, and staying ahead of the latest trends in marine electrification. You'll also work closely with colleagues across sales, innovation, and development to drive projects that focus on alternative fuels, hybrid systems, and electrification to keep pace with emerging technologies.

If you're ready to take on new challenges and help lead the way toward a cleaner, greener marine industry, we'd love to hear from you!

Main requirements in this role are

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Shipbuilding, Machinery or Ocean Engineering
• Not less than 3 years of experience in Marine Industry / Marine System or Mechanical Engineering
• Technical knowledge in Ship Integration, Marine Systems and Interface Identification
• Knowledge of classification society regulations and other maritime institutions requirements regarding machinery and piping design alternative fuels, as well as emerging market trends in the maritime industry would be additional assets.
• Pro-user of 2D CAD software.
• Experience in using 3D software related to the design of pipelines and machinery systems on ships would be an additional asset.
• Fluent written and spoken English (including marine and technical vocabulary)

To be successful in the position we expect you to have

• Good collaboration skills, customer service mindset and out of the box thinking team player with a willingness to work across organizational boundaries (teams and business lines)
• Proactive attitude toward professional development and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to handle a few projects simultaneously, work independently and collaborate with a multi-disciplined and international team

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in 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

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application before the application deadline through our career's portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Tomasz Cichocki, Team Leader, Mechanical Engineering, through [email protected] 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!

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 according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.