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?Wartsila is looking for an experienced Materials Engineer / Technologist to join the Havant R&amp;D team for Wartsila Defence Solutions Ltd.Wärtsilä is a global leader in advanced technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and energy solutions of its customers. Position descriptionAs a part of the materials R&amp;D team this role will be focused on developing the materials science and processing capability of the business in order to support the broader product development objectives of the Company.  This will encompass a broad spectrum of materials, including metals, polymer composites, metals, ceramics and elastomers; along with their associated manufacturing process technologies.The person fulfilling this role will have the capacity to influence the future product and manufacturing strategies of the Company and develop into the role of subject matter expert, leading to progression into a more senior role.This will require the delivery of a high standard of written and spoken communication, at all levels across the Company; and externally. Responsibilities:1. Technical credibility with the capability to become a recognized subject matter expert.2.Willing to operate and maintain a diverse range of test equipment.3. This person needs to be a motivated and well organized self-starter with a clear focus on achieving results.4. Strong team working skills are essential, including planning and target setting.5. Excellent communication skills in English for both internal and external audiences.6. Cultural awareness.7. Additional language skills would be advantageous.8. Willing to do some occasional domestic travel. Requirements:Minimum qualification is a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, engineering science or materials science with experience working in polymer composites metallurgy, and ceramics technology.Some experience running laboratory equipment would be beneficial, although in-house training would be provided.Proven and demonstrable experience in a materials development or industrial research environment with demonstrable evidence of successfully advancing technology projects through an established technology readiness process is essential.   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. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

R&D 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?Wartsila is looking for an experienced Materials Engineer / Technologist to join the Havant R&amp;D team for Wartsila Defence Solutions Ltd.Wärtsilä is a global leader in advanced technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and energy solutions of its customers. Position descriptionAs a part of the materials R&amp;D team this role will be focused on developing the materials science and processing capability of the business in order to support the broader product development objectives of the Company.  This will encompass a broad spectrum of materials, including metals, polymer composites, metals, ceramics and elastomers; along with their associated manufacturing process technologies.The person fulfilling this role will have the capacity to influence the future product and manufacturing strategies of the Company and develop into the role of subject matter expert, leading to progression into a more senior role.This will require the delivery of a high standard of written and spoken communication, at all levels across the Company; and externally. Responsibilities:1. Technical credibility with the capability to become a recognized subject matter expert.2.Willing to operate and maintain a diverse range of test equipment.3. This person needs to be a motivated and well organized self-starter with a clear focus on achieving results.4. Strong team working skills are essential, including planning and target setting.5. Excellent communication skills in English for both internal and external audiences.6. Cultural awareness.7. Additional language skills would be advantageous.8. Willing to do some occasional domestic travel. Requirements:Minimum qualification is a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, engineering science or materials science with experience working in polymer composites metallurgy, and ceramics technology.Some experience running laboratory equipment would be beneficial, although in-house training would be provided.Proven and demonstrable experience in a materials development or industrial research environment with demonstrable evidence of successfully advancing technology projects through an established technology readiness process is essential.   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. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

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