Technical Designer

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?

We are now looking for a

Electrical Technical Designer (m/f/d)

to join our team working for a better future.

The preferred location for the position is in Hamburg, Germany.

What you will be doing

As Electrical Technical Designer your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Creation of detailed engineering documents for purchasing, production, test field and customer (interconnection plans / circuit diagram / parts lists / materials / material data)
• Selecting or defining suitable materials
• Maintain material master data within our ERP-Tool
• Conducting non-conformity procedures within our ERP-Tool
• Verification and documentation of changes by following procedures within our ERP-Tool such as creating detailed change logs
• Supporting new designs by communicating and sketching ideas
• Supporting sales by creating technical drawing
• Ensure compliance with the technical specifications
• Ensure adherence to timelines and hour demands
• Ensure archive of technical drawings and software packages
• Direct communication with Product- and Project-Management
• Contribution to internal reporting

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

• Completed training as a state-certified electrical engineering technician or certified Bachelor electrical or equivalent.
• Knowledge in the design and construction of electrical cabinets
• Professional experience with common design tools, e.g. with electrical background with the E- Plan, SAP, N-Files, Solidworks or equivalent
• Personal initiative as well as independent and team-oriented working methods
• Positive communication behaviour
• Good technical knowledge in the application of classification requirements and industrial standards are needed
• MS office skills are required.
• For communication and documentation purposes, German and English technical language experience in speaking and writing is essential required.
• Experience in electrical design for military use or equivalent

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 Nils Prange, Manager Signature Management Systems, through email [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: 04/08/2025

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.

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