Specialist Electrical Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Electrical Engineer within Kongsberg Maritime, Global Customer Support Thrusters. In this role, you will be a key technical authority within our Technical Support organization, supporting electrical rotating machinery used in thruster and hybrid propulsion solutions.

You will be part of the Technical Support & Engineering team in Ulsteinvik, Ålesund, Norway or Rauma, Finland, working closely with sales, engineering, service, workshops, and customers worldwide. The role bridges deep technical expertise with customer-facing support and lifecycle responsibility for critical propulsion equipment.

As a Specialist Electrical Engineer you will act as a subject matter expert, handling complex technical challenges, guiding colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement of products, services, and engineering processes.

Applications will be evaluated continuously. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as primary technical specialist (SME) for rotating electrical machines, including induction motors, permanent magnet motors, and generators used in thruster and hybrid propulsion systems
• Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for complex customer and field issues
• Serve as technical responsible for assigned deliveries, reviews, and escalations within Global Customer Support
• Review, approve, and ensure quality of technical documentation and deliverables in accordance with product, project, and quality requirements
• Support technical sales activities, including evaluations, clarifications, and customer dialogues
• Contribute to lifecycle management of the electrical thruster and rotating machinery portfolio
• Support service readiness for new or modified products and solutions
• Share best practices and lessons learned across projects, teams, and functions
• Represent Global Customer Support in technical discussions with customers, shipyards, classification societies, and partners
• Drive initiatives to improve system performance, reliability, serviceability, and lifecycle cost

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or equivalent)
• Senior experience from relevant industry
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Electrical rotating machines (induction motors, PM motors, generators)
• Electrical machines for marine or hybrid propulsion systems
• Electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and failure analysis
• Power electronics, drives, or marine electrical systems (low voltage and medium voltage systems)
• Podded thrusters 
• Experience from the maritime industry is beneficial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Norwegian/Finnish

You are able to

• Act on own initiative, take responsibility, and drive results
• Apply a structured and systematic approach to complex technical problems
• Analyze complex issues and make sound technical judgments
• Cooperate well with others, share knowledge, and support team objectives
• Guide, coach, and mentor less experienced engineers
• Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Adhere to company rules, procedures, and quality standards

What we can offer you

With us, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Excellent development opportunities in an international and high-technology environment
• Flexible working hours and holiday arrangements
• Competitive pension and insurance schemes
• An inspiring, safe, and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to work with sustainable and future-oriented propulsion solutions

Work Location

Ulsteinvik, Ålesund Norway or Rauma, Finland

Contct Person

Alen Nuhic, Technical Support Team Leader, +47 959 49 802

About Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company delivering innovative and reliable solutions for the merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval industries. With manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in more than 30 countries, we support over 30,000 installations worldwide throughout their operational lifetime.

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for services, upgrades, and aftermarket support, ensuring availability, predictability, and value for our customers.

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