Field Service / Commissioning Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Within Ship Electrification Solutions (SES) we are a world-leading total supplier of electric and hybrid solutions for the marine industry. Our products range from Shaft Generators, Electric Propulsion Systems to Hybrid Solutions and shore power. We are planning to strengthen our energetic, ambitious and enthusiastic team with a

Field Service / Commissioning Engineer - Ship Electrification Solutions (m/f/d)

The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Hamburg, Germany.

What you will be doing

As Field Service / Commissioning Engineer - SES your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Commissioning-, repair- and warranty works in the areas of electrical power generation, power distribution & electrical shore connection systems
• System testing and analysis on equipment and systems on site
• Testing and acceptance of installation as well as the necessary adjustments
• Supervision of sea trials, training of ship's crews
• Presentation and hand over of equipment's systems to the ship owner, shipyard and the classification societies
• Preparation of service/installation reports as well as feedback on technical content/changes to involved departments
• Support and guidance of remote commissioning for other departments of the group
  

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

• A Masters or Bachelor's degree in a relevant area (Electrical Engineering or Ships Operational Technology with strong focus on electrical part), or equivalent
• Professional experience, especially in the fields of power generations plants, control and converter technology, medium-voltage systems
• Knowledge in the field of customer service and ship operation appreciated
• SPS skills are desirable
• Structured and practical way of working with hands-on attitude
• English language (written and spoken)
• Willingness and wish to travel frequently around the world 80%

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 Fabian Bartels, Team Leader Service Operations SES, [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!

Last application date: 14/09/2026

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.

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