Service Engineer, Electrical & Automation

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

 

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

 

In this fast changing world of energy, we 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. Want to join the ride?

 

The Service Engineer – Electrical & Automation (E&A) is responsible for executing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on electrical and automation systems. The role ensures operational reliability, compliance with Wärtsilä standards, and high‑quality service delivery, while supporting continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

 

Location: El Salvador

 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and automation systems across Wärtsilä equipment and solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to control systems, switchgear, and automation platforms.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards during all service activities.
• Prepare accurate service reports and maintain documentation to support audits and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback for product, process, and service enhancements.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders regarding service progress, technical findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of service projects.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and automation systems.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards in industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and automation diagrams.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and service management systems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with Wärtsilä systems and solutions.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial automation platforms.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage customer expectations.
• Fluent English level is desire

Experience & Certifications

• Typically 2–4 years of experience in electrical and automation service or maintenance roles.
• Certifications in electrical safety, automation systems, or related technical fields are an advantage.

Tools & Technologies

• Diagnostics & Service: Electrical and automation diagnostic tools, service management platforms
• Reporting & Documentation: Microsoft Office Suite

Last application date: 13/03/2026 

 

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. 

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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