Dynamic Positioning Technical Support & Operations Engineer

at  Wrtsil

DYNAMIC POSITIONING TECHNICAL SUPPORT & OPERATIONS 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?
At ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers – always with the vision in mind to navigate towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies, we have defined industry benchmarks.
To be better tomorrow, we need the right talents today to complement our strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries across the globe with the right skills, experience, and a winning attitude.
We are now looking for a

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with algorithm development, including estimation and control theory.
• Experience with object-oriented programming in Windows environment.
• Experience with PLC and network interfaces.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The DP Technical Support & Operations Engineer will be joining a team of technical highly skilled colleagues yielding 2nd level support to customers and field service engineers and act as link between front-line and back-office Engineering teams located in US. This role requires a strong background in the maritime DP domain.

AS DP TECHNICAL SUPPORT & OPERATIONS ENGINEER YOUR WORK WILL FOCUS ON THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with field service engineers to resolve technical issues in a timely manner. Write technical reports, Q&A’s and conduct studies as required.
• Perform engineering support activities in the office and in rare cases onboard vessels, including performance analysis and troubleshooting.
• In rare cases participate in commissioning of DP control systems, including calibration, control system tuning, Customer Acceptance Test and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Maintain vessel control software following well defined software lifecycle process.
• Support development of algorithms and software for the marine industry including offshore and wind farm vessels, navy ships, cruise ships and mega yachts.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering and manufacturing disciplines during factory integration and test.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on Control Theory combined with strong programming skills or equivalent relevant background.
• Experience with Visual Studio and MATLAB for data analysis.
• Highly motivated and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be well organized and have the ability to multi-task and keep track of simultaneous on-going projects and support cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on operational efficiency and effectiveness.