Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D

We are looking for aMechanical Design Engineer,R&D, with themain responsibility forfuel injection system and component design. You will join our innovative Fuel Systems team, which is working towards a decarbonised future. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland, but Turku and Helsinki, Finland are also possible locations. We offer thepossibility of hybrid work.





Your role and responsibilities



As a Mechanical Design Engineer,R&D, your work will include system and component design in NX, light FEM calculations, and design reviews with fuel injection suppliers manufacturing Wärtsilä designs. The role combines design work with collaboration across Testing & Validation, Calculation & Simulation, Service, and supplier networks.



On a typical day, you might start with design activities and finish by supporting testing and validation tasks. While the role requires a high level of independence, you will be supported by experienced experts and the Calculation & Simulation department.



You will work as part of the Fuel Systems team with diverse expertise. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests.





Your work will focus on these responsibilities:



Create 3D models and detailed drawings


Perform light FEM calculations and support the Calculation & Simulation department


Participate in system and component design activities


Support fuel injection manufacturers during design implementation


Support Testing & Validation activities


Support Service with field experience-related matters


Participate in design reviews with suppliers






To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:



A B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Machine Construction or a similar field


A few years of experience in mechanical design or product development


Experience in or understanding of hydraulics


Experience with NX or similar CAD tools


Good problem-solving skills


A proactive and innovative mindset


Confidence to ask questions and share ideas


Willingness to learn and continuously develop your expertise


A collaborative approach and eagerness to share knowledge with team members


Readiness to travel approximately 10% of the time




In this role, some travel is required to meet with suppliers in Finland and Central Europe. Therefore, we hope you are ready to travel approximately 10% of the time, although most meetings are held virtually.





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 toKjell Eklund, Chief Expert, System Development, via email [email protected] or by phone at +358 40 572 2656,or Martin Rönnberg, Expert, Fuel Systems, via email [email protected] or by phone at +358 40 583 7518 (only for questions from direct job applicants; applications submitted via email will not be recorded or responded to).



Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonization of marine and energy!