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Lead Engineer, Electrical Propulsion Systems


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This Position reports to:
Manager, Project Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to join our team at ABB Marine & Ports division in Vuosaari, Helsinki. In this position, you will be responsible for technical leadership, customer collaboration, and engineering planning for customer projects, with a specific focus on the engineering of electrical propulsion systems. This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for professional growth within the global marine industry.

Your responsibilities
  • Leading technical coordination and planning activities to ensure successful project execution and delivery
  • Building strong relationships with customers, shipyards, partners, and subcontractors to fully understand and address project requirements
  • Collaborating actively in technical discussions, clarifications, and negotiations with external stakeholders
  • Supporting project engineers in problem-solving and technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
  • Preparing and supervising comprehensive functional and acceptance tests for electrical propulsion equipment
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives for project execution models, engineering processes, and customer interaction practices


Your background
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.) or equivalent
  • Strong expertise in industrial electrical systems, including generators, motors, drives, and switchboards
  • Proven experience in technical project planning, scheduling, and customer-facing roles
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within multicultural project teams while demonstrating independent decision-making capabilities
  • Structured and proactive approach to problem-solving and task prioritization
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken


The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid

At ABB Marine & Ports, we are committed to transforming our customers' vessels and terminal operations with innovative electric, automated, and digital technologies. As part of enabling a low-carbon society, we strive to preserve resources and promote social progress. Our sustainable solutions have a far-reaching impact, and by joining us you will actively play a part in contributing to a more sustainable future. www.abb.com/news

We offer an international and dynamic working environment where our business delivers advanced technology in large projects across the world in a customer-oriented and highly globalized industry.

For more information, please contact Manager, Project Engineering Atte Piiroinen +358 50 332 4143. Best available on Friday 14 at 15-16, Wednesday 19 at 15-16 and Friday 28 at 15-16 (local Finnish time).

Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for the position by November 24, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Lead Engineer, Electrical Propulsion Systems
ABB
Helsinki
a day ago
N/A
Full-time

Lead Engineer, Electrical Propulsion Systems