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 

Responsibilities:

• Working on new technologies such as future fuel for our engines
• Planning, preparation and execution of measurement tasks in the Laboratory and at licensees abroad
• Sensor application on test parts and engines
• PC based data acquisition and analysis of measuring data
• Documentation and presentation of measurements in technical reports
• Maintenance of technical measuring equipment, incl. calibration
• Consultant for experts and design engineers
• Knowhow build-up in area of expertise

Requirements: 

• MSc degree or similar (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) preferable with professional education as car mechanic, electrician, poly mechanic or other technical educations
• Willingness for hands on work on our 2-Stroke large bore Diesel and Gas engines
• Good team minding and communication skills
• Self-organised working
• Evaluating new test and measurement equipment
• Willingness for irregular travelling abroad
• Good engine knowledge (mechanic, thermodynamic) is welcome
• Preferable already some basic knowledge of measuring techniques (sensors and signal conditioning)
• Good English skills

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