System Engineer (Digital Solution Development) (m/f/d)

About the job

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

System Engineer (Digital Solution Development) (m/f/d)

Location: Winterthur

Workload: 100%

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