Workshop Engineer for Turbochargers

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
Workshop Engineer

specializing in
Turbochargers
to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the
overhaul, repair, and maintenance of turbocharger components
, ensuring all work is performed in compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental, and cost standards.

The preferred location for this position is in
Genova, Italy
.

Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Workshop Engineer specializing in Turbochargers, your main responsibilities will include:

• Willingness and ability to go onboard vessels to perform assembly and disassembly of turbochargers, ensuring proper maintenance and repair in accordance with technical standards.
• Operating workshop equipment and tools effectively and safely.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Performing field and workshop assignments as required.
• Issuing work reports and recording measurements and data.
• Using and maintaining workshop tools in accordance with good mechanical practices.
• Adhering to all regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety instructions.
• Acting as a team player to achieve organizational goals.

Requirements For The Position

• Previous experience in a mechanical workshop.
• A technical high school diploma in mechanics, mechatronics, marine or industrial machinery, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of turbocharger systems and their operation, with practical hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with turbocharger overhaul processes and related equipment.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools (metric and standard) and specialty instruments.
• Knowledge and experience with workshop and field service tools, including first-grade maintenance capability for tools.
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.

As an ideal candidate you might also have…

• A trades qualification certificate in turbocharger maintenance and repair from a recognized institution, or equivalent hands-on training and experience in the field, is considered a nice-to-have.
• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and mechanical aptitude.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• A team-oriented mindset and the ability to contribute effectively to group goals.

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 Lorenzo Chiappara, Senior Workshop Manager 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: 03/12/2025
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.

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