Service Technician Electrical and Automation

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. 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.

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.

Just finished school and ready to kick-start your career?

Join our Service team as a Service Technician and get hands-on experience on E&A systems and on 4-stroke Engines and Dual Fuel Engines. We offer a supportive team, real learning opportunities, and the chance to grow in an international environment. The location for the position is in Mandra, Greece.

Don't worry if you've never worked onboard or if this is your first job – If you're passionate, curious, and ready to explore the world, this is your moment We'll take care of the rest and teach you everything you need.

Your role and responsibilities  

In this position, your work will include E&A systems on engines. You will not be working on this alone, even though the work requires a high level of independency, as you will have the support from E&A Superintendent Engineers and colleagues.

As an ideal candidate, you have gained technical experience from your technical education, which forms a solid foundation for understanding and working with complex E&A systems. Additionally, having a background in mechanical engineering from your studies would be highly beneficial, as it will further enhance your ability to navigate the multidisciplinary challenges associated with electrical and automation systems on engines.

As a Service Technician E&A, your work will focus on the following responsibilities:

• Support engineers in the installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of electrical and automation systems.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Handle tasks related to Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), Wärtsilä UNIC control systems, PLC, and inverters, including installation, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Perform programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation and control systems specific to LNG carriers, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Identify and resolve issues in electrical and automation systems, including fault analysis and root cause identification, to minimize downtime.
• Travel nationally or internationally up to 80% of the time to provide onsite support on shipyards.

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

• Technical education background (e.g., technical education institute – TEI – or equivalent).
• A strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Manual skills and a positive attitude towards hands-on work.
• Willing to travel, up to 75-80% of the working days.
• Good English knowledge.
• Good knowledge of basic computer tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Basic theoretical knowledge of Electrical and Automation systems and general knowledge of 4-stroke engines are highly welcomed.
• The ability to write clear and concise technical reports.
• A mindset focused on Safety and Quality in all tasks.
• A collaborative attitude to work effectively in a team environment.
• Completion of mandatory military service (applicable for candidates from Greece).

The location for the position is Greece (Attika area) and speaking in GREEK is mandatory.

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

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.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Dimitris Lioulis, Resources Manager Greece, Parts & Field Service Mediterranean via email at with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

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.

Last application date: 21/11/2025 

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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