Service Engineer Propulsion

Service Engineer Propulsion

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. 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.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are looking for a Service Engineer Propulsion to carry out complex field service activities on Wartsila Propulsion equipment within the team, including commissioning, sea trial, repair and maintenance.

The preferred location for this position is Naples, Italy but also Genova and Trieste can be considered. In this position, when you are not working in the field, remote working is an option too.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Service Engineer Propulsion, your tasks will include:

• Performing advanced troubleshooting on-site to identify and resolve root causes of failures in propulsion equipment.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure repairs have been finalized correctly.
• Preparing detailed technical and travel reports.
• Operating primarily in the field, maintaining direct communication and relationships with clients.
• Adjusting tasks based on your individual skills and interests.
• Collaborating as part of a multicultural and highly technical team with diverse expertise.

Requirements for the position

• Technical high school diploma in Mechanical and/or Hydrodynamics, or a bachelor's degree in marine engineering, Electrical, or Electronics.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, work abroad, and operate on board sailing vessels.
• Knowledge of PLC systems.
• Hands-on experience in electrical troubleshooting in the field.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including the MS Office suite.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated to learn through classroom and field training, with a desire to grow professionally.
• Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to follow directives and collaborate with people from diverse nationalities and cultures.
• This role requires 70-80% of your time to be spent traveling and working in the field.

As an ideal candidate you might also have...

• Propulsion equipment technical knowledge, FPP, CPP, Tunnel Thrusters, Steerable Thruster, Propeller lines
• Previous experience working in the Field, on Marine Engines.

Why you and us?

You are valuated - as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities - so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email or through recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Renato Marre, FS Team Leader Resources E&A, Propulsion via email at with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Last application date: 16/11/2025

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.

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.