Automation Engineer, PCS
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026.
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?
We are now looking for two Automation Engineers to join our PCS (Propulsion Control System) team.
What you will be doing
As an Automation Engineer, your work will include electrical and automation design for our Propulsion Control Systems products. On a typical day, you might be involved in the creation of electrical drawings for our PCS equipment and the preparation of technical documentation for our customers. You will not be working on this alone, even though the work requires a high level of independence, as you will have support from the complete PCS team, which includes engineering as well as product development.
In the PCS team, our mission is to provide market-leading systems for manoeuvrability, station keeping, and control of vessels in maritime industries.
The Propulsion Control System covers the local and the remote control systems for all Wartsila Propulsion equipment. The local control systems are cabinets that are delivered with the respective propulsion unit and, are the brains of the propulsion unit and communicate with the remote control system. The remote control system contains parts like levers and displays for the bridge and engine control room stations.
As an Automation Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
- Creation of electrical drawings and layout drawings
- Implementation of customer specifications
- Release of Bill of Materials
- Preparation of technical documentation, including Installation Planning Instructions, Factory Acceptance Test, and Operation Manual
- Develop software application packages within the functional specifications of the project
- Assure on-time delivery of the engineering milestones
- Provide support during sales, production and commissioning
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
- Bachelor's degree or above in electrics, electronics, automation
- Understanding and/or experience with Electrical and Automation systems
- Computer skills, MS Office suite
- Competent user of AutoCAD
- Advanced English, both written and spoken
- Multitasking and customer-oriented approach
- Willingness to join an international team and environment
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 02/10/2026at 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: 02/10/2026
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.