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?
Within Ship Electrification Solutions (SES) we are a world leading total supplier of electric and hybrid solutions for the marine industry. Our products range from Shaft Generators, Electric Propulsion Systems to Hybrid Solutions and shore power. We are planning to strengthen our energetic, ambitious, and enthusiastic team with a Sales Engineer with knowledge to electrical power systems.
As a Sales Engineer you be involved in multiple sales projects configuring solutions for hybrid and electric propulsion systems. Together with the Sales Manager you will cover the whole scope from the early sales phase, up to the sales offering and deal transfer to the project execution team.
To ensure the best value proposition and solution configuration, you will be coordinating the technical bid with our global front-line sales force and the different suppliers of the solution components, like generators, converters, batteries, transformers or e-motors.
This position is preferably located in Stord, Norway. Due to the international character of this job, you will be working with customers, Sales Managers and other Sales Engineers around the world.
This role involves some travel to meet with our customers globally. While most meetings are held virtually, we expect the selected candidate to be available for travel approximately 30% of the time, primarily within Norway and Europe.
What are your main tasks and responsibilities?
- Define and tailor the technical content and scope of solutions, based on discussions with our customers and / or front-line sales force
- Engage in technical discussions with counterpart technical experts from ship yards, ship owners and design companies
- Create the technical bid, including the formulation of technical and commercial documentation for solution proposals based on customer requirements
- Provide technical expertise in the sales phase and support the Sales Teams
- Prepare technical solutions and cost and sales price calculations for components, sub-assemblies, installation and commissioning activities and training
- Coordinate the order transfer from Sales and Sales Engineering to the Project and Engineering execution team
What do we expect from you?
- A Masters or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area (Electrical Engineering or Ships Operational Technology), or equivalent
- Professional experience, especially in the fields of power generations plants, control and converter technology
- Structured and practical way of working with hands-on attitude
- Passion for exploring technical and commercial solutions to provide value towards our customers.
- English language (written and spoken)
Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared 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 aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions, please reach out to Robin Kuehne, Manager Sales and Sales Support Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems, through [email protected] with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 19/08/2025
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.
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