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 Engine Laboratory 

Responsibilities

In this challenge position as part of our ambitious future fuels global project, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation within the marine engine developmnent sector. Your primary responsibility will include, but is not limited to, the testing of our latest prototype design with cutting edge measurement technologies. In addition to these important tasks, we will also be required to satisfy the following:

• Leading performance, components and system tests in our R&D test center in Oberwinterthur
• Preparing test programs in cooperation with internal experts, the test team and externals (e.g. suppliers)
• Evaluation, calibration and installation of test/measuerement equipment
• Analysis and visualisation of measurement data and creating test reports
• Organisation and quality control of required test components & equipment
• Continuous optimisation of test processes, measurement methods and data analysis tools

Requirements

• BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline (Marine, Mechatronic, etc.)
• Basic knowledge in thermodynamics and exhaust emissions
• Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g. AVL Concerto, Matlab, Excel)
• Knowledge of data acquisition system as AVL Xion, Vector CANape
• Experience with SPS and measurement technology as AVL Indicom and WAGO
• General knowledge of data communication (CAN bus, Modbus)
• Structured and solution-oriented way of working
• Team player with good ability to communicate
• Willingness to support mechanical works
• Fluent in English and German

Our offer:

• Employment contracts with WinGD are signed jointly with WinGD’s external HR partner cross-ING.
• 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.