System Engineer (Digital Solution Development) (m/f/d), Schlatt b. Winterthur

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.

Location: Winterthur

Start Date: As per agreement

Responsibilities

Realise solution-architecture designs into deliverable system implementations across edge and cloud environments, with a strong focus on edge, including interfaces, data flows, cloud services, and operational tooling

Drive system integration across components (hardware and software), including configuration management, versioning, and backward compatibility

Identify and qualify third-party components from the market; run technical evaluations and PoCs; document trade-offs (security, cost, maintainability, vendor risk, etc.)

Support integration readiness with Test&Validation by contributing to integration test planning, acceptance criteria, and release/deployment readiness

Provide advanced technical support for system-level issues by investigating incidents, performing root-cause analysis, proposing corrective actions, and reducing the need for developer involvement

Create and maintain design documents and integration plans that specify integration requirements, interfaces, and operational assumptions

Ensure the overall system complies with marine industry standards and regulations, and apply best practices for data security, reliability, and scalability

Work effectively with engineering drawing/documentation sets used in industrial environments (e.g., electrical, instrumentation, network, system diagrams

Requirements

Industry experience in complex operational domains such as industrial IoT, remote monitoring, automation, energy, marine, or similar

Proven experience delivering end-to-end systems, including system integration across hardware and software

Strong troubleshooting mindset: Comfortable with root-cause analysis, working with logs/metrics/configuration, and collaborating across teams

Good command of Python (or similar scripting languages) for automation, diagnostics, and integration tooling

Working knowledge of AWS and common cloud services

Knowledge of system interfaces, protocols, and standards (e.g., APIs, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT)

Experience with network troubleshooting and analysis tools

Familiarity with Linux

Familiarity with SQL and relational database querying

Know how to utilize AI tools for daily jobs

Team player and self-starter who works closely with development, test/validation, operations, and support teams

Strong ownership mindset with a commitment to delivery and high-quality outcomes

Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment

Clear English communication skills (written and spoken)

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

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

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