Junior Service Engineer Electrical

About the role

Wärtsilä is seeking a motivated Junior Service Engineer – Electrical to join its West Africa Operational Organization in Dakar, Senegal. You will support the maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning of Wärtsilä’s marine and energy equipment, contributing to the company’s purpose of enabling sustainable societies.

Key responsibilities

• Execute electrical and automation maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning on Wärtsilä equipment.
• Work on engine control systems, UNIC systems, automation upgrades and retrofit projects.
• Perform root‑cause investigations for electrical and automation failures.
• Participate in commissioning and testing after major maintenance or modernization projects.
• Provide technical support during emergency breakdown situations.
• Prepare service reports, technical recommendations and improvement proposals.
• Support continuous improvement, safety and quality initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1‑2 years of relevant work experience.
• Safety‑first mindset and strong organizational skills.
• Customer‑centric attitude with the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural awareness.
• Fluent in English and French; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Required skills

• Electrical & automation maintenance.
• Engine control systems.
• UNIC systems.
• Automation upgrades and retrofit projects.
• Root‑cause analysis.
• Commissioning and testing.
• Proficiency with standard MS Office tools.
• PMP certification (advantage).