Development 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?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
  
We are looking for a Development Engineer with a main responsibility to lead, execute and implement your development projects and method development tasks with your own team and named delivery & assembly teams and needed stakeholders. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. Other locations cannot be considered

Your role and responsibilities:  

 As a Development Engineer your work will include developing continuously STH production environment including facilities, methods, processes & way of working. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of Delivery Centre Sustainable Technology Hub, Product Delivery organisation (DC STH PD) as a part of dynamic Development team with diverse expertise.
 

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

•    Lead and execute development projects by planning, implementing, and continuously improving product development models and ways of working in collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
•    Utilize development tools and methodologies such as PFMEA, problem-solving techniques, time studies, and LEAN methods to enhance production processes.
•    Coordinate and communicate with key stakeholders both internally and externally, ensuring smooth project execution in both Finnish and English.
•    Build strong development capabilities by fostering continuous improvement in production environments, methods, and organizational know-how.
 
To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have: 

•    BSc. or MSc. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar
•    DC STH Product portfolio manufacturing development experience
•    DC STH Manufacturing ecosystem know how
•    Experience of MS Office tools, Siemens NX and Teamcenter
•    Fluent spoken and written Finnish and English

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 through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions, please reach out to:

Annamari Koskela, Development Manager, Product Delivery  
Email: Annamari.koskela@wartsila.com
Phone +358 40 7051 227

OR 

Mikko Ketonen, General Manager, Product Delivery
email: Mikko.ketonen@wartsila.com
Phone: +358 40 7099 838

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: 09/06/2025 

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 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. 

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 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 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.