Propulsion control Service Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovativetechnology company known forbeing a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day we Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsiläs purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into ultimate aim isto provide increased value to bothour 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 decarbonisedand sustainable 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 looking for aService Engineer Propulsion Control Systems to handle installation commissioningdiagnostics and maintenance of advanced propulsion control and monitoring systems used in marine vessels.

Location - Dubai

What will you be doing:

• Installation and Commissioning (New or retrofit) of Propulsion control system Tuning Troubleshooting and repairing of propulsion control systems (pitch load thrust joystick DP integration)
• Perform onboard commissioning retrofits and periodic maintenance
• Analyse system logs trends and alarms for performance tuning and fault diagnostics
• Interface with clients shipyards and OEM partners professionally
• Generate technical reports and service documentation

To be successful you will need the following:

• Degree in Electrical Electronics Instrumentation or Automation Engineering.
• Do you have minimum 3 years of relevant experience in marine automation/control systems
• Strong understanding of Various types of Drive motor Starter panels (Auto transformer Soft Starter VFDs etc.) and electrical circuits.
• Strong understanding of PLC HMI and fieldbus communication protocols (e.g. CAN bus Modbus Profibus)
• Knowledge in Hydraulic system.
• Hands-on experience with Electro/Hydraulic pitch control systems
• Willingness to travel and work onboard vessels or offshore platforms

Education: Degree in Electrical Electronics Instrumentation or Automation Engineering

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Wärtsilä Engine controls systems
• Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated and safety-conscious

Last application date: 7th October 2026

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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