Development Expert Performance

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.

WinGD is looking for a

Development Expert Performance

Responsibilities

As part of a small dynamic team of experts, you will define the operating concept and perform hands-on testing on engines in laboratories and at licensee site world-wide. Your extensive experience in the field will be critical for this role and highly valued within the global organization. Your Responsibilities:

• Validate new thermodynamic and combustion concepts developed for WinGD 2-stroke engines.
• Define engine control and tuning concepts to be validated on tests engines and verified on customer engines.
• Use 1-D engine simulation tools to support technology application and engine tests.
• Update post-processor tools when new technologies are implemented in engines.
• Define, improve and maintain engine performance databases collecting testing results.
• Support customers and licensees with inquiries in this field.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or higher education in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Main background in Combustion and Thermodynamics for (2-stroke) internal combustion engines.
• Engine process modelling and heat release analysis.
• Control, tuning and testing of internal combustion engines.
• User knowledge of one-dimensional engine simulation tools.
• Handling a wide range of tasks in parallel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal & external customers.
• Open for traveling (mainly Asia) several weeks - months per year.
• Good command of English language (written & oral).
• German appreciated.

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