Senior Engine Control Specialist

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 

Senior Engine Control Specialist

to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Kampen, the Netherlands.

What you will be doing
 

In the position of Engine Tuning Specialist Specialist you will be responsible for a wide range of Software Tuning activities on electrical Engine parts of our customers. You will work in Wartsila’s biggest Distribution Centre for all our Maritime and Energy related spare parts of the world. Our customers rely on our A-class parts and it is your main responsibility that all electrical Engine parts are Tuned, edited and updated for our customer specific requirements. You will find, retrieve, upload and edit tuning software of ordered electrical engine parts with required software & processing the calibration.

As Senior Engine Control Specialist, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• You release production orders out of the tuning workflow, Check tuning specifications for ordered electrical engine part that was brought to the shop by logistics.
• You find the right tuning software by using the automated system, Intranet documents or database. If not available, asking Technical Services department to upload necessary software.
• Contacting Engine & Propulsion Automation to solve issues for propulsion systems.
• You check and adjusting spare parts for 4 stroke engine automation, propulsion automation, 2Stroke engine automation, and Electrical automation.
• Tuning and configuring the engine part as specified to suit the customers’ needs and avoid over speeding.
• On occasion, modifying software on old-model parts by converting old information, checking parameters, modifying if necessary, uploading to part and send modification to colleague for storage in parts database.
• If necessary, tuning manually using tools such as calibrators and digital multi meters for print circuits.
• Testing and simulating the functionality of the component and perform a quality check. 
• Powering up of parts in stock to prevent data loss and develop the maintenance process for stored parts in cooperation with TS.

To be successful in this role we expect:

• Electrical experience in combination with affinity or interest on engine electronics, turbines or other rotating equipment.  
• We work with a wide numerous of Automation Control Devices. Any experience with the following brands is seen as a big advantage: Unic C1- C3, Wecs 2000-9500, Deuta, Despemes, Spemos, Tufmon, Kongsberg, Sentry, LCS, Many PLC, SW download Kit, Flex temps Units, Woodward 721-723+, Viking V25-V35, etc.
• Experience as a (Field) Service Engineer, Superintendent, or Service Support Employee is seen as an advantage.
• Any Experience with ERP systems is seen as a big advantage. We work with SAP. 
• You are accurate, systematic and a true problem solver. 
• You speak English fluently.

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 Bänninger Rolf, Manager Classification through email rolf.banninger@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: 18/12/2024 

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.