Manager, PD SCE Testing

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?

 

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one? 

 

We are looking for a Manager for our product / technology development Single Cylinder Engine (SCE) testing team. The position is permanent and it located in the Wärtsilä Sustainable Technology Hub in Vaasa, Finland.

 

 

Your role and responsibilities: 

 

In this position, you are working in the front end of Wärtsilä’s engine and technology development. We are offering you the possibility to participate in the development of future engines and technologies, and to contribute to the accelerating realization of decarbonization objectives as a part of a skilled test team.

 

 

As a Manager, your work will mainly focus on these responsibilities:

 

• Take care of the superior tasks and responsibilities including strong safety focus
• Plan and manage the technology and product development focused SCE testing activities and lead the people
• Maintain and develop the team's know-how, competence and way of working
• Develop and implement the operational-level action plan
• Report the progress and task status of the activities
• Ensure the quality of operation, results and technical documentation
• Provide technical support to other Wärtsilä organizations and proactively work to enable cross-organizational cooperation
• Participate in technology & product development projects together with experts and project managers
• Develop engine testing and validation methods

 

 

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

 

• Relevant technical education (MSc or BSc in engineering)
• Supervisory and leadership skills

• Relevant technical background with knowledge of engine operation, auxiliary systems and installations, automation, and measurements

• Good skills in communication, planning, and documentation
• Good teamwork skills, as well as an ability to work independently
• Very systematic and active approach to work
• Fluent in English and in Finnish or Swedish, both spoken and written

 

 

Contact & Next steps

 

Please submit your application by June 7th, 2026 through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

 

Interviews may start already before the end of the application period.

 

For further information about the role, you can contact by email:

Jaana Tamminen, GM Research & Technology, Jaana.Tamminen@wartsila.com

Jyri Passila, GM Large Bore Testing, Jyri.Passila@wartsila.com

Pekka Vaahtera, GM Small&Medium Testing, Pekka.Vaahtera@wartsila.com

 

Last application date: 07/06/2026 

 

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. 

 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

 

 

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.