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Application Engineer - Power Conversion Systems

Wärtsilä
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025
Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.

We are looking for an Application Engineer with a main responsibility in Power Conversion Systems (PCS). The location for this position is Herndon, VA. This position will follow a hybrid work model. Other Wartsila locations may be considered. If relocation is required, Wartsila will offer comprehensive relocation assistance.

Your role and responsibilities:

As an Application Engineer PCS, your work will include

  • Together with the Product manager, Be the interface between Hardware engineering and Product management, sales engineering/delivery in the expertise Area
  • Together with Hardware engineering and software engineering, assist in the development of new suppliers and products
  • Provide support to the sales and proposals teams as well as the delivery and service team
  • If needed assist the Delivery team with Inspections, trouble shooting and other expert tasks at suppliers and in the Filed
  • Develop product technical documentation, including application notes and input to product manuals
  • Provide customer feedback and market requirements to the PM organisation for further product development and portfolio management

The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of the Product Management and Application Engineering team with diverse expertise.  

Requirements for the position:

  • B.sc. or M.sc. degree in Electrical or Power electronics engineering or similar field of study
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Energy storage / Renewable energy field.
  • Experience in Quality control and Manufacturing Power electronics is considered valuable.
  • Newly graduates may also be considered based on their respective merits.
  • Solving customer’s needs and issues
  • Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, vendors, shop and office in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team player attitude internally and externally
  • Willing to travel up to 40% of the time

Last application date: 31/03/2025

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. 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.

We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

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.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.

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