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?<div>We are looking for a Service Engineer – Propulsion Control Systems to handle installation, commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance of advanced propulsion control and monitoring systems used in marine vessels.  </div><div>Location - Dubai  </div><div>Experience required - 3 to 5 years   </div><div>What will you be doing: </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Installation and Commissioning (New or retrofit) of Propulsion control system, Tuning, Troubleshooting and repairing of propulsion control systems (pitch, load, thrust, joystick, DP integration) </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Perform onboard commissioning, retrofits, and periodic maintenance </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Analyze system logs, trends, and alarms for performance tuning and fault diagnostics </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Interface with clients, shipyards, and OEM partners professionally </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Generate technical reports and service documentation </li></ul></div><div>To be successful, you will need the following:  </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">3–5 years of relevant experience in marine automation/control systems (preferably propulsion or thruster controls-(Controllable pitch propellers(CPP),Steerable Thrusters, Retractable Thrusters, Waterjets etc..) </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Strong understanding of Various types of Drive motor Starter panels (Auto transformer, Soft Starter, VFDs etc.)  and electrical circuits. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Strong understanding of PLC, HMI, and fieldbus communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, Modbus, Profibus) </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Knowledge in Hydraulic system. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Hands-on experience with Electro/Hydraulic pitch control systems </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Willingness to travel and work onboard vessels or offshore platforms  </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Preferred Skills: </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Familiarity with Wärtsilä Engine controls systems </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Strong written and verbal communication </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Self-motivated and safety-conscious  </li></ul></div>Last application date: 20/08/2025  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.  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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Propulsion Service Engineer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future.&nbsp;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&nbsp;- together. Are you ready to jump onboard?<div>We are looking for a Service Engineer – Propulsion Control Systems to handle installation, commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance of advanced propulsion control and monitoring systems used in marine vessels.&nbsp; </div><div>Location - Dubai&nbsp; </div><div>Experience required - 3 to 5 years &nbsp; </div><div>What will you be doing:&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Installation and Commissioning (New or retrofit) of Propulsion control system, Tuning, Troubleshooting and repairing of propulsion control systems (pitch, load, thrust, joystick, DP integration)&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Perform onboard commissioning, retrofits, and periodic maintenance&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Analyze system logs, trends, and alarms for performance tuning and fault diagnostics&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Interface with clients, shipyards, and OEM partners professionally&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Generate technical reports and service documentation&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>To be successful, you will need the following: &nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>3–5 years of relevant experience in marine automation/control systems (preferably propulsion or thruster controls-(Controllable pitch propellers(CPP),Steerable Thrusters, Retractable Thrusters, Waterjets etc..)&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong understanding of Various types of Drive motor Starter panels (Auto transformer, Soft Starter, VFDs etc.)  and electrical circuits.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong understanding of PLC, HMI, and fieldbus communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, Modbus, Profibus)&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge in Hydraulic system.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Hands-on experience with Electro/Hydraulic pitch control systems&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Willingness to travel and work onboard vessels or offshore platforms&nbsp; </li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Preferred Skills:&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Familiarity with Wärtsilä Engine controls systems&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Self-motivated and safety-conscious&nbsp; </li></ul></div>Last application date: 20/08/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is Wärtsilä&nbsp;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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp;

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