Software System Architect / Software System Architectess

Join Wärtsilä: Pioneering Marine Technology for a Sustainable Future

Wärtsilä is a global leader in marine technology, spearheading the industry's transformation toward a decarbonized and sustainable future. With the widest portfolio and service network, we—Wärtsilians—deliver efficient, safe, and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance our customers' businesses. The opportunities presented by digitalization and new technologies signal a new era in shipping. We are committed to steering towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and continually seek future-oriented talent to join us in enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services—together.

About the Business Unit

The Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized working methods and tools designed to provide the best possible services for our customers. In our international team, we value, respect, and embrace diverse perspectives. Safety, environmental responsibility, and wellbeing are our foundational principles, and we hold them uncompromisingly.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Software Systems Architect to join our Technology and Engineering Team in Wärtsilä Switzerland, based in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Software Systems Architect, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support customer agreements by providing necessary information to internal and external clients.
• Maintain relationships with cooperation partners.
• Perform product enhancements for non-portfolio products.
• Conduct site visits for in-depth product, system, and performance analysis as needed.
• Review findings within the expert community.
• Prepare instructions and carry out necessary measurements and analyses on engines in operation, as well as during shop tests or sea trials.
• Implement various sensor integrations, design control systems, and contribute to product development utilizing NI LabVIEW and NI hardware.
• Engage in model-based design for Marine Diesel and Gas Engine Control Applications.
• Elicit requirements from customer concept documents, drawings, and other relevant materials.
• Develop functionality for LNG Injection, exploring multiple concepts of Gasification.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• BSc or higher degree in Electrical or Marine Engineering.
• Proven expertise in Model-in-Loop (MIL) and Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) simulation (please specify your knowledge level in your application).
• Proficiency in creating Unitool packages.
• Strong knowledge of Simulink, LabVIEW, and MATLAB (please specify your proficiency level in your application).
• Excellent technical communication skills, including the ability to write detailed reports.
• Strong self-organization skills for managing both internal and external activities.
• Willingness to travel and work abroad for short periods (please indicate in your CV).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role and environment.
• Proficient in English.

Why Choose Us?

At Wärtsilä, you are valued as your true self. We appreciate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive work community.

Your growth is our priority. We believe in continuous learning and teamwork, with the Wärtsilian community supporting your development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

You will make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are vital to us. Every day, we—Wärtsilians—dedicate ourselves to enabling sustainable societies through innovative technologies and services.

Contact & Next Steps

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? If so, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For any questions related to this position, please reach out to Christian Fabi, Team Leader Automation and Control, via email at christian.fabi@wartsila.com. (Please note, only direct job applicants will receive responses; applications submitted via email will not be accepted.)