Senior Test 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?
As a Senior Test Engineer in Wärtsilä Defence Solution Ltd, you will provide technical support services across the business to perform appropriate product testing and evaluation. You will be part of fast-moving customer developments in the exciting, dynamic maritime world and will become an integral part of our team.
You get the chance to work with passionate like-minded individuals and experience a variety of our projects across our global maritime customers. You will be key in delivering high-end engineering products across our product portfolio.
The Senior Test Engineer’s role is to work with the Test Manager and Principal Test Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality testing of our products. The Senior Test Engineer will provide guidance and direction for Test Engineers and assist other departments, and vendors.
As a Senior Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our products’ quality and reliability through the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test programs. Ultimately, validate the product’s functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
You will develop and implement test plans for product testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all specifications/requirements and use cases. Support and mentor other test engineers, providing technical guidance, high performance, innovation and excellence.
You will also collaborate with the Engineering Department and other teams to understand product requirements and design appropriate test programs. Implement and maintain test frameworks and tools to streamline testing processes. To drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies, processes, and tools.
Your office will be located in Havant, Hampshire.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• To work with the project lead, to capture relevant test requirements from the product design specification, and design drawings and attend regular project review meetings.
• Create test plans, detailing rig allocation, scheduling and additional rig hardware requirements, on time.
• Draw up test hardware, such as adaptor plates and test shafts.
• To quote and raise orders for rig interface hardware.
• Create and review risk assessments with the project lead, to determine the test program is within safe operating limits and in line with Wärtsilä QEHS standards.
• To assemble test rigs, monitor rig operations (through data acquisition) and perform product inspections at agreed test periods.
• Manage testing of external products at OEM, equipment suppliers and 3rd party test facilities.
• Produce a final test report detailing, the test program, test data, conclusions and relevant recommendations for future test work. Where appropriate, present their findings.
• Proactively ensure compliance with Wärtsilä QEHS requirements and be a 5S advocate.
• To be actively involved in training and mentoring others. Support less experienced colleagues.
• Help maintain our company’s compliance with classification society standards, including ISO14001 and IS09001.
• Actively support developing the test facility into a global centre of excellence.

What do we expect from you?

• Proven background working (minimal 5 years) within a Test Engineering environment, ideally with mechanical seal assemblies.
• Have a Degree or preferably a Master’s in a relevant Engineering subject.
• An experienced self-sufficient Senior Engineer, needing very little supervision. A quick starter, that can function well in their new role from the outset.
• To interpret design drawings and be competent in using CAD software to draw test hardware. Someone from a design engineering background, looking for more hands-on will find this an ideal role.
• Comfortable doing and understanding relevant Mechanical Engineering calculations.
• Good technical knowledge especially within the Marine industry is desirable. Particularly working with classification societies and IMO compliance standards.
• Demonstrate ability to use test monitoring software tools such as LabVIEW, Tetrascience, and enVigil.
• Well experienced in setting up instrumentation and data capture equipment, such as thermocouples, LVDT sensors and tachometers.
• A good communicator who can work with project leads to develop test requirements.
• Good experience in report writing, with a high attention to detail.
• Able to do some occasional travelling.

What we offer you:
Employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials we offer to further develop their talents and competencies within an international working environment, in an ambitious and growth-orientated organisation. We foster openness, respect and trust and our culture can be described as down-to-earth and decisive.
Last application date: 07/02/2025
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.

• To work with the project lead, to capture relevant test requirements from the product design specification, and design drawings and attend regular project review meetings.
• Create test plans, detailing rig allocation, scheduling and additional rig hardware requirements, on time.
• Draw up test hardware, such as adaptor plates and test shafts.
• To quote and raise orders for rig interface hardware.
• Create and review risk assessments with the project lead, to determine the test program is within safe operating limits and in line with Wärtsilä QEHS standards.
• To assemble test rigs, monitor rig operations (through data acquisition) and perform product inspections at agreed test periods.
• Manage testing of external products at OEM, equipment suppliers and 3rd party test facilities.
• Produce a final test report detailing, the test program, test data, conclusions and relevant recommendations for future test work. Where appropriate, present their findings.
• Proactively ensure compliance with Wärtsilä QEHS requirements and be a 5S advocate.
• To be actively involved in training and mentoring others. Support less experienced colleagues.
• Help maintain our company’s compliance with classification society standards, including ISO14001 and IS09001.
• Actively support developing the test facility into a global centre of excellence