Job Description
Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
At Wärtsilä, our Project Services organization brings together 400 professionals across the globe, delivering newbuild and retrofit projects from sales to delivery. Within this organization, Project Sales focuses on large and complex retrofit solutions, often driven by efficiency improvements and decarbonisation.
We are now looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Hybrid Retrofit Sales team. In this role, you will combine technical expertise with a strong customer-facing approach to support the sale of hybrid battery solutions for vessels.
The preferred location for this position is Stord, Norway, but other European hubs such as Hamburg may be considered.
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, your work will include:
- Supporting sales of hybrid battery retrofit solutions with direct contact with ship owners
- Preparing cost calculations and pricing for hybrid electrical solutions
- Developing technical and commercial sales documentation
- Providing technical support to Wärtsilä global sales teams during the sales phase
- Supporting customers by clarifying technical solutions and requirements
- Contributing to the definition of solution scope and content for customer offerings
- Collaborating closely with internal electrical experts, sales managers, and account teams worldwide
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- A solid understanding of electrical power systems (marine systems knowledge is a strong advantage)
- Initial experience in engineering, with interest or exposure to sales activities
- Customer-oriented mindset and willingness to develop in a sales-focused role
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities in parallel
- Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience in the marine industry is highly desirable
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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.
Please note that 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.
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.
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