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Wärtsilä · 19 hours ago

Technical Expert - Electrical & Automation

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology, focused on creating a sustainable future through innovative solutions. The Technical Expert in Electrical & Automation will maintain product quality and implement solutions to enhance engine efficiency, managing projects from planning to execution and providing technical support to stakeholders.

AnalyticsElectronicsEnergyInformation TechnologyMachinery ManufacturingMarine TechnologyRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as the frontline technical expert, working directly with customers and taking ownership of assigned contracts, ships, and customer relationships

Participate in new Electrical & Automation projects with agreement customers

Manage the SFOC (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption) measuring chain ensuring its reliability

Execute technical audits and troubleshooting onboard ships when engine performance, quality issues, or control systems do not meet quality requirements

Monitor non-conformity cost statistics and initiate product improvement cases when automation and electrical component quality falls short

Propose, plan, and execute upgrades to reduce unplanned costs, increase reliability, and achieve fuel consumption or emission reductions

Provide remote Electrical & Automation support for Wärtsilä teams onboard cruise ships

Qualification

Electrical engineeringAutomation systemsMarine applicationsTechnical auditsRoot cause analysisProject managementRemote technical supportEngine performance analysisTroubleshootingEmission reduction technologiesFuel optimisation strategies

Required

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Marine Engineering, or related field

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in marine electrical and automation systems, engine performance analysis, and troubleshooting

Strong knowledge of electrical and automation systems in marine applications

Ability to perform technical audits and root cause analysis

Willingness to travel internationally up to 60% of the time and work onboard ships

Ability to provide remote technical support across time zones

Preferred

Previous experience with Wärtsilä products and cruise ship operations

Familiarity with emission reduction technologies and fuel optimisation strategies

Project management experience in upgrade commissioning

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Wärtsilä

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We are a global leader in innovative technologies and services shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy.

Founded in 1834

Helsinki, Southern Finland, FIN

10001+ employees

http://www.wartsila.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

BlackRock

2025-04-16Post Ipo Equity

2023-04-13Grant

2000-01-14IPO

Leadership Team

Håkan Agnevall

President & CEO

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