Technical Lead, Engine Automation

at  Wrtsil

TECHNICAL LEAD, ENGINE AUTOMATION

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?
Wärtsilä Marine Power Solutions RDE (R&D and Engineering), Automation & Controls is looking for an Engine Automation Technical Lead for our embedded automation system. Our industry is entering a new era of innovation and unprecedented efficiency where Wartsila will bring value to all Marine and Energy applications worldwide through the innovative use of new fuels and new control strategies. We are participating in the sustainable society creation by building power and energy management control systems for future generations. Our vision is to exceed customer expectations by providing best-in-class engine control systems for superior engine performance and functionality.

REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION:

• University degree in Automation or similar
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership of automation development (for combustion engines will be considered a strength).
• 10+ years of experience in the field of automation.
• Excellent teamwork, coaching and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience in developing software for real-time embedded systems using C programming
• Competence in the following areas is seen as a benefit:
• CI tools such as Atlassian
• Experience in Matlab/Simulink
• Creating digital twins, Edge and cloud-based systems
• Fluency in verbal and written English, our everyday work language is English

• Lead our engine to automation development, including networking, process data communication, system integration, low-level software and device configuration
• Define technology roadmaps for engine automation in close collaboration with tech leads for other areas
• Work with Product Owners and Architects to clarify product development roadmaps
• Coach technology experts and teams in the technology area
• Acquire advanced knowledge and follow global development trends in the technology area
• Participate in the planning of Agile release train development deliveries and scope
• Provide advanced technical expertise within Research and Development organisations