Hybrid System Design Sales Engineer

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?

We are now looking for a 

Hybrid System Design Sales Engineer (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 

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Define and tailor the technical content and scope of solutions, based on discussions with our customers and / or front-line sales force
• Engage in technical discussions with counterpart technical experts from ship yards, ship owners and design companies
• Create the technical bid, including the formulation of technical and commercial documentation for solution proposals based on customer requirements
• Provide technical expertise in the sales phase and support the Sales Teams
• Prepare technical solutions and cost and sales price calculations for components, sub-assemblies, installation and commissioning activities and training
• Coordinate the order transfer from Sales and Sales Engineering to the Project and Engineering execution team
   

What do we expect from you?

• A Masters or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area (Electrical Engineering or Ships Operational Technology), or equivalent
• Professional experience, especially in the fields of power generations plants, control and converter technology
• Structured and practical way of working with hands-on attitude
• Passion for exploring technical and commercial solutions to provide value towards our customers.
• English & German language (written and spoken)

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 40%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually. 

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 Robin Kuehne, Manager Sales and Sales Support Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems, through email robin.kuehne@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: 04/11/2024 

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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