Digital Application Specialist
Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.
Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.
We are now looking for a Digital Application Specialist in Marine Power division to join our Workshops Development team. This opportunity is offered on a permanent basis to support the development of our digitalization vision. The position will demand to travelling.
The preferred location for the position is in Trieste (IT), however we are open to receiving applications from other locations.
Are you ready to jump onboard?
What will you be doing?
As a Digital Application Specialist, you drive the digitalization of workshop operations by:
1. Lead the deployment and the maintenance of the digital solutions
2. Support the end users during the daily activities and troubleshooting
3. Support the development by capturing business requirements and translate it to technical specifications
4. Build dashboard and analytics for data driven decision
5. Develop script support the deployment phase and for master data maintenance
6. Develop end user training material and documentation of the application
7. Test and validate with the business the new features developed
The below will enable you to shine in this role:
8. Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering or qualified by equivalent experience.
9. Basic knowledge of web applications development (Java, Python, Angular is a plus) and SQL database programming.
10. Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering is a plus.
11. Excellent customer focus; driven to exceed expectations.
12. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, who engages and collaborates with others to deliver results.
13. Demonstrable ability to work autonomously without being prompted.
14. Aptitude for learning.
15. Keen interest in Digitalization and IT.
16. Fluent in English both verbal and written.
17. Fluency in Italian is seen as an advantage.
Why you and us
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.
Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
Contact & next steps
Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email or through recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.
Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Valerio Magliaro, Digitalization Manager via email at with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Last application date: 07/08/2025
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.
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