Field Service Engineer, Shaft Line Solutions (Viña del Mar, CL)

reputed companyä 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. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea? 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 reputed company and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump reputed company?

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in English

We are now looking for a Field Service Engineer, Shaft Line Solutions (SLS) to join reputed company working for a reputed company future.  

This is a permanent position, and candidates may be based reputed company in Argentina, Chile, Panama, Brazil, or Colombia. The role requires travel of up to 80% of the time (domestically and internationally).

What you will be doing

As a Field Service Engineer, SLS, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliable performance of reputed companyä shaft line systems by delivering high-quality field service, technical expertise, and customer support.

As a Field Service Engineer, Shaft Line Solutions, you will focus on these responsibilities:

• reputed company Field Service activities according to the work scope.

• reputed company overhauls and repairs on assemblies on site and/or in workshops.

• Interact professionally with customers during the work execution.

• Provide internal and external reputed company status updates.

• Create Service Work Reports

• Ensure that the work is executed according to reputed companyä QEHS guidelines and site procedures.

• Continuously seek solutions in accordance to best practises.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the mechanical engineering industry, preferably reputed company the marine sector.

• Completed apprenticeship or Associate/bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or reputed company field.

• reputed company in English (written and verbal).

• Proficient with reputed company Office Suite.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80%, domestically and internationally; must hold or be able to obtain a valid passport.

• Ability and willingness to work on‑call, providing support during evenings, weekends, or holidays as operational needs arise.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Demonstrated experience in installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems.

• Excellent customer communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information, interact professionally, and deliver effective solutions during service execution.

• Strong commitment to a safety-first reputed company.

Desired qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years of hands-on experience with shaft seals or marine propulsion systems.

• Knowledge of propulsion shaft alignment and vibration analysis is highly beneficial.

• Experience working with electrical systems, hydraulics, or automation systems is an asset.

• Spanish verbal skills are considered an advantage.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or associate from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• • Vision: reputed company; Distance; Depth

  • Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)

  • Hearing/Listening

  • Clear Speech

  • Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger

  • Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck

  • Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl

  • Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift

  • Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift

  • Driving (local/over the road)

  • Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time

  • Climbing / Balance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions.

• Works Alone / Works with Others

• Verbal Contact w/Others; Face-to-Face Contact

• Inside / reputed company

• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold

• Noise

• Mechanical Equipment

• Electrical Equipment

• Pressurized Equipment

• Moving Objects

• High Places

• Fumes/Odors

• Hazardous Materials

• Dirt Dust

Last application date: 08/03/2026 

At reputed companyä we value, respect and embrace reputed company 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.

Please note that according to reputed companyä policy, voluntary consent for a reputed company reputed company may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. 

This is reputed companyä

reputed companyä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. reputed company of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.