Automation Expert

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?

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Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We Wärtsilians help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 73 GW of power plant capacity in 180 countries around the world, including 80 energy storage systems?

In this era of innovation and fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for high performing, future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies with smart technology - together. Are you ready to take the next step?

Automation Expert

The Wärtsilä Energy Business – North Region team has a vacancy for an Automation Expert.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify operation of the plant as per design.
• Record and document plant automation system test results
• Ensure that Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning schedule is followed
• Inspect received materials and good at site
• Participate in site commissioning meetings
• Maintain automation and control systems punch list
• Highlight the economical and cost-savings work procedures
• Maintain good reporting practices
• Maintain good customer relations and team spirit at site
• Ensure that all required documents are submitted and signed by the client before taking over tha plant
• Ensure that automation and control systems as-built drawings are completed and communicated
• Guide operations personnel with automation design and plant functionalities
• Safeguard compliance with HSSE policies and minimize risks during test period
• Ensure that safe inspections and test procedures are followed
• Ensure that safe and calibrated test equipment is used

Desired Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Controls & Automation or Electrical Engineering or equivalent diploma

Desired Skills and Experience

The candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years’ work experience with:

• PLC development, programming and troubleshooting: Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider etc.
• Understanding of function blocks and ladder diagrams
• HMI: Wonderware and other applicable systems
• Understanding of various industrial networks and protocols
• Proficient on Modbus TCP, Profibus, CAN-bus, CIP, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNET, ControlNET, Industrial Ethernet
• Advance programming of firewalls and routers
• Woodward control systems for diesel and gas engines
• Reciprocating Gas Engine Control Systems (MAN, MaK, Caterpillar, Bergen etc)
• Must be able to work independently
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Additional Skills:

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills
• Good electrical knowledge
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong focus on safety protocols and QEHS standards
• Project management skills

Last application date: 13/10/2025

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online:

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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.