Field Service Engineer
We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent, with preferred locations in Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions (SLS) is a fast‑growing division within Wärtsilä Marine. With over 120 passionate professionals worldwide, we are committed to safety, excellence, and customer satisfaction and to fostering personal growth and collaboration.
If you’re ready to travel the world, solve complex engineering challenges, and support a global install base of over 30,000 vessels, this is your moment.
What You Will Be Doing
* Execute field service activities according to work plans
* Perform overhauls and repairs on‑site or in workshops
* Professionally engage with customers throughout service delivery
* Provide internal and external updates on job progress
* Create detailed service work reports
* Ensure all work complies with Wärtsilä QEHS guidelines and site procedures
* Report on work order status to customers and internal teams
* Continuously seek smarter, safer, and more efficient solutions
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
* A safety‑first mindset and a collaborative spirit
* A degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering—or equivalent maritime experience
* Hands‑on technical experience in marine engineering and problem‑solving
* Proven expertise in installation, operation, maintenance, and repair
* Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
* Experience with propulsion shaft alignment and stern tube bearings is a plus
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Fluency in English; additional languages are a bonus
* Willingness to travel extensively
In this role, you may need to travel to meet customers worldwide, roughly 80% of the time. Some overtime may also be required.
In addition, as an ideal candidate you:
* You live and breathe Wärtsilä’s purpose and values
* You thrive in collaborative environments and value integrity
* You listen actively, welcome feedback, and help others grow
* You bring clarity and inspire action toward shared goals
* You are driven by results and know how to remove roadblocks
* You take ownership of outcomes and adapt when needed
* You bring passion to your work—and know how to have fun doing it
How We Measure Success
* Contribution to order intake, net sales, and EBIT for SLS
* Achievement of KPIs set by the FS Manager and FS Area Manager EU‑AM
* Ongoing personal development and skill growth
Why you and us?
We believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, co‑creation is the core of our innovation, and we have the courage to seize opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic, honest, and encourage everyone to be their true selves. We learn from mistakes and give everyone a voice. That’s why we’ve built an environment where you feel safe and cared for, and can achieve more.
We are excited about our work and its impact on building sustainable societies. We are looking for a colleague who shares our passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We will keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions related to this position, please reach out to Zoi Psomopoulou, FS Manager of West Europe & Africa, at zoi.psomopoulou@wartsila.com (only for questions from direct job applicants – applications sent by email will not be recorded or responded to).
Last application date: 20/11/2025
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences. We 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.
According to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
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