Team leader PCS engineering

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 part of our continued growth strategy, we are looking for a dynamic manager to lead and develop our Propulsion Control Systems (PCS) Customer Order Engineering (COE) team in China. The team currently consists of four full-time engineers and is anticipated to expand further to support increasing business demand and future opportunities.

The manager will play a key role in building organizational capability, driving engineering excellence, and fostering strong collaboration between regional and global stakeholders. Reporting to the General Manager of PCS, the position requires close partnership with the Europe-based Customer Order Engineering Manager to ensure consistency in engineering practices, resource planning, and customer delivery performance across the global PCS organization.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Manages and leads the engineering team, setting objectives and organize project planning, coordinate daily operational activities and ensuring the effective execution of the PCS engineering within budget and time.
• Implements and ensures compliance with PCS engineering best practices, policies and processes to further improve efficiency and quality of work.
• Cultivates the team towards achievement of team and employee objectives, supporting the growth and capability development of team members and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation to build a strong technical expertise base.
• Manages relationships with stakeholders like PCS COE and product development teams in Europe, mechanical engineering teams, project management, system suppliers and commissioning coordinators to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

What do we expect from you?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid understanding of electrical, automation, and control systems, with the ability to guide technical decision-making and support project execution.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to quality, responsiveness, and delivering value to customers.
• Results-driven person with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for developing both people and processes.
• Proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing engineering or technical teams in a dynamic (marine) business environment is considered a strong advantage.

Why you and us

You are valued - as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities - so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps

Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.

Please apply by 27/10/2026at 23:59 Chinese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone

Last application date: 27/10/2026

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.

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This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.