Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.
As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.
Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Test Engineer / Expert 

Position description & Main responsibilities

• Preparation and execution of engine tests.
• Perform test programs for engine verification on the 2-stroke engines at Licensees, yards and on engines in service
• Support testing activities carried out in production & in field test
• Support head office with engine measurement activity and the development of testing methods
• Maintain and up-to-date of measurement equipment
• Report test results
• Ensure safe working

Requirements;

Education: BSc or MSc in Electrical & Automation, Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering

Experience:

• At least three (3) years’ experience for engine orientated work with engine commissioning, operation, automation and software
• Engine testing & development experience of 2-stroke engines
• Measuring techniques of temperature, dynamic, stress and etc.

Desired Skills

• Preferably knowledge and experience of analogue and digital measurement techniques, sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition
• Technical product knowledge of 2-stroke engines
• Knowledge of engine operation, automation and software
• Environmental legislation & regulations for marine engines
• Willing to travel and to work worldwide in a multicultural environment
• OA skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Reporting and analysis skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellence English language, written and spoken
• Teamwork skills
• Customer oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Pro-active and self-driven way of working

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities