We are a global team of over 18,300 Wärtsilians in 77 countries across all seven continents. We represent 128 different nationalities, and vary also in our fields of expertise; we have roles from underwater divers to cloud and machine learning developers and from assembly line workers to future fuel researchers, quality experts, and beyond. While our skills and backgrounds are diverse, we are glued together by the impact we make and through our purpose: we enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services.
More diversity data (nationalities, gender, age) available on our People and Reporting pages.
When we promise to Fuel Your Power, we refer to the opportunities for personal growth and making a lasting impact in society that a career with us can offer you.
Build a career path of your own-kind
Within the diverse array of unique roles we offer, our people find satisfying positions, staying with Wärtsilä over 10 years, on average.
Gain international experience
In our global team of 128 different nationalities working in 77 countries, our people get to feel the benefits of a connected world and workplace, as well as rich diversity of cultures. Through our mobility options, hundreds Wärtsilians have explored new roles with our expert teams across the world.
Fuel your power with strong relationships
We consistently rate our relationships with managers and peers as exceptional. And our people are actively coming together through social networks, such as our global employee advocacy and wellbeing champion programmes.
Feel respected and safe to speak up
According to our employee listening survey, 86% of Wärtsilians feel respected at work and encouraged to share even differing opinions and ideas. We have created an environment of high engagement, characterised by clarity and kindness.
Become a trailblazer of innovations
We foster innovation and continuous improvement; all our people are encouraged to share their ideas through a company-wide innovation platform.
Amplify your future development
We are committed to providing multidisciplinary opportunities for both professional and personal growth. According to our 70-20-10 learning model, learning is an all-time-on process; 70% of it happens by doing, 20% by sharing, and 10% in formal trainings. Our programmes, such as job rotation, coaching and mentoring, support different forms of learning.
The prerequisites for growth, your wellbeing as well as psychological and physical safety, are our priority
We embrace diversity and our inclusive culture is engineered to help everyone succeed according to their job-relevant merits and abilities. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels protected and supported. The goal of our ZeroMindset initiative is to achieve zero occupational injuries and illnesses.
According to Wärtsilä's 70-20-10 learning principle, learning is a continuous process where 70% of it happens by doing, 20% by sharing, and 10% by studying. In 2024, our employees attended a total of 16.3 formal learning hours per employee. Read more about our learning organisation, people, diversity, and safety matters here.
Unlock your potential in one of the world’s most influential companies
In 2023, Wärtsilä was acknowledged by TIME as one of the 100 most influential companies in the world, and in 2024, as one of the world's most sustainable companies.
Work with the industries holding the roadmap to net zero
In the marine industry, ships transport 80% of global trade. And in the energy industry, the power and heat sector alone represents over 38% of global CO₂ emissions. Just imagine the impact we can make on the sustainability of our society by transforming marine transportation and power production emission-free.
Feel empowered to create change in a market-leading company
Wärtsilä’s energy installations are powering local communities in over 180 countries, and every third ship of the over 110,000 vessels worldwide rely on our solutions. Just imagine the sustainability impact we can make with this reach, decarbonising the marine and energy industries together with our customers.
Innovate towards sustainability
45 % out of our 2,500 patents and applications are classified in a category that refers to technology that reduces or eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.
Work with pioneering sustainable technologies
Wärtsilä is the pioneer of sustainable fuel transition. We are the market leader in 4-stroke marine engines. We hold the most expansive methanol engine portfolio, and our engines can already run on hydrogen blends. We have reached many industry-firsts, such as the first 4-stroke ammonia engine for marine.
Help maritime navigate decarbonisation with confidence
We empower our marine customers to take immediate action for regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and significant cost savings.
Commit to a 100% renewable energy vision
We drive towards a future, where all energy is produced through renewable energy sources. While the shift is paramount, we have the power system expertise to model the optimal mix of renewables and flexible technologies.
With Wärtsilä’s flexible energy storage systems and engines capable of using sustainable fuels, more renewables can be added to power systems safely while reducing emissions.
