Project Engineer for Electrical Drive Systems (m/f/d)
You will work in a permanent role as the technical point of contact for the SES team "Electrical Engineering" in Hamburg, Behringstraße, Germany.
What you will do
You will be responsible for technical clarifications during the project phase, developing solutions, driving continuous improvement and problem‑solving, and helping to enhance the quality of our products across projects.
As a Project Engineer you will carry out technical planning of the following main components and integrate them into a system:
- Generators
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- Electric motors
- Battery systems
- Control systems
Main tasks
- Product‑related project management in accordance with existing specifications
- Development and implementation of project‑specific technical solutions
- Maintaining contact with customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders
- Drawing up technical specifications for suppliers
- Preparing documents (e.g. approval drawings, assembly and planning instructions, final documentation)
- Organising and coordinating the work of development (software clarification), design (drawing production), procurement, dispatch and commissioning
- Participating in FAT (in‑house and at suppliers' premises) with the team and the customer
- Supporting commissioning, on site and abroad where required
- Participating in sea trials
- Technical support for warranty claims
Requirements
- Preferably a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification
- 3‑5 years of relevant experience; career starters and young professionals also welcome
- Knowledge of the systems, in particular the main components described above
- A structured and practical approach, with a hands‑on attitude
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications and, preferably, SAP HANA
- Fluent in German and English
In this role, some travel is required to meet with customers and suppliers. You should be ready to travel approximately 20%, though most meetings will be held virtually.
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 on the basis of 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.
Project Engineer (m/f/d) Arbeitgeber: Wärtsilä Corporation
Wärtsilä ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Hamburg ein dynamisches und unterstützendes Arbeitsumfeld bietet. Mit flachen Hierarchien, regelmäßigen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und attraktiven Zusatzleistungen wie 30 Tagen Urlaub, Weihnachts- und Urlaubsgeld sowie einem Fitnessprogramm fördert das Unternehmen die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter. Die Möglichkeit, an innovativen Technologien zu arbeiten und zur Dekarbonisierung der Industrie beizutragen, macht diese Position besonders bedeutungsvoll und erfüllend.
