Service Engineer 4-Stroke

Service Engineer 4-Stroke

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are seeking a dynamic  Field Service Engineer – 4‑Stroke to join our Mechanical Field Services Resources team to manage complex field service activities related to Wärtsilä 4‑stroke engines and associated systems.

You will work primarily in the field, directly interfacing with customers, performing advanced service activities such as commissioning, troubleshooting, overhauls, and maintenance of Wärtsilä products. 

The preferred location for this position is in  Genova (Italy) . When not on assignment, remote working is possible, supporting flexibility and work‑life balance.

Join us to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of Wärtsilä’s innovative solutions!

Your role and responsibilities

As Service Engineer, 4 stroke, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Execute planned maintenance and repair activities on Wärtsilä OEM 4‑stroke engines and their auxiliaries
• Perform overhauls of engine components on site or on board vessels
• Carry out advanced engine troubleshooting to identify root causes of mechanical failures
• Inspect completed work to ensure repairs meet Wärtsilä quality standards
• Check, adjust, and test relevant systems, including auxiliary systems
• Perform commissioning and trial runs of Wärtsilä equipment
• Participate actively in failure investigations and troubleshooting processes
• Prepare accurate and timely service reports, technical documentation, and travel expense reports in line with Wärtsilä requirements
• Identify failures, perform adjustments, and support testing and trial operations
• Collect, organize, and submit time and expense reports to administrative personnel as required
• Work in full compliance with Wärtsilä guidelines, including Quality, Environment, Health & Safety (QEHS) requirements

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

• Technical high school diploma in mechanics  and/or Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Proven ability to overhaul engine components on site or on board
• Previous experience with planned maintenance and repair of Wärtsilä OEM engines and auxiliaries is a strong advantage
• Solid experience in engine troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and component investigations
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal teams

• High motivation to learn, develop, and grow professionally

• Team‑oriented mindset with a collaborative approach

• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic and changing environments

• Good knowledge of  English and Italian

• Willingness and motivation to travel extensively (minimum 80% of the year ), including international assignments

Why Join Us

• Work with advanced Wärtsilä 4‑stroke engine technology
• High level of responsibility and autonomy in a customer‑facing role
• International exposure and continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible working model when not in the field
• Be part of a professional, collaborative, and safety‑driven service organization

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email or through recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

***The annual salary range for this role is 28.380 EUR – 38.560 EUR in accordance with the salary provisions in the applicable Nationa l Collective Labor Agreement  for workers in the metalworking and plant installation industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico).

At Wärtsilä, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. This range reflects the expected compensation for the role, based on market data and our job architecture. The final salary offered will depend on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the required competencies, and your relevant education, skills, and experience. We also take internal equity into account to ensure fairness across our organisation.***

Last application date: 12/07/2026 

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. 

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