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?

 

Workshop Engineer- Switchboard and Automation

To our Service Workshop in Grunnavågen (Sagvåg), Wärtsilä Norway AS are looking for a committed Workshop Engineer.

The preferred location for the position is in Stord (Sagvåg), Norway. 

What you will be doing 

As a workshop engineer, you will, among other things, prepare for tests, perform tests – both internally and together with customers. You will train others (employees and customers), participate in the preparation of test documentation and production of switchboards.
Our preferred candidate has the qualities needed for interaction both with customers and colleagues. You are also flexible in doing other and random work in the workshop. As person, you are solution and result oriented, independent, quality conscious, easy going and cooperative. You also have good attitudes related to QEHS.

As Workshop Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

 

Building high-voltage and low-voltage switchboards, distribution boards, and IAS/PMS    and EPMS cabinets.  Preparing for and performing tests, both internally and in collaboration with customers. Training both employees and customers. Participating in the preparation of test documentation. Assisting in the production of switchboards and cabinets.

 

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

 

Finished degree with certificate within electronics, switchboards or automation Previous experience working with similar tasks Good communication skills, oral and written, in Norwegian 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 Jan Vørøs, Manager, PSS Power Conversion PU through jan.voros@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: 21/03/2025 

 

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. 

 

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. 

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