System Designer, Shipbuilding

We are looking for a System Designer to strengthen our team working with ship machinery and HVAC systems. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise to the development and maintenance of ship machinery or HVAC systems. The work includes, among other things, system design and management, selection of equipment and components, as well as testing and procurement.

You have experience in the design and development of machinery or HVAC systems, including equipment sizing, material selection, and component testing. You are able to act as the technical expert for the system and communicate smoothly with different stakeholders, such as production, shipowners, and equipment suppliers. Experience in shipbuilding and familiarity with classification societies are considered an advantage.

Your work may involve, for example, the following systems:

· Heating, cooling, and air conditioning

· Water treatment systems

· Fire extinguishing systems

· LNG and inert gas systems

· Fuel and lubricating oil treatment systems

· Main engine and auxiliary systems

The work will be carried out at our customers premises in the Helsinki area. Depending on the project, you may also work part of the week remotely.

What we expect from you:

· A degree in mechanical engineering or another relevant field

· Experience with technical systems or processes

· Proficiency in AutoCAD

· Good command of English (Finnish language skills are considered an advantage)

The salary range for this position is approximately €3,500–5,000 per month.

Why join us?

We offer you a diverse and engaging role, as well as the opportunity to influence your own job description. You will join a wide range of projects and work alongside a team of excellent and enthusiastic colleagues. Our most important resource is our skilled workforce, and we focus on the development and enhancement of your skills. You will have an active tutor program and Comatec Academy to support you.

According to our staff survey, the strengths of Comatec are meaningful work tasks, competent colleagues, and a good balance between work and free time. We also offer sports and culture benefits and extensive occupational health coverage.

In this workplace, you get to shape the solutions of tomorrow. We look forward to your application!

Send your application and CV with salary request no later than 2nd August 2026 via our recruitment system. We will process applications already during the application period.

For more information please contact: Paula Rivasto, p. 050 575 0716 or paula.rivasto@comatec.fi.

Please, note that we expect you to have a valid residence/work permit to work in Finland.

Comatec Group

Comatec is a group of 550 professionals with twenty locations in Finland, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, and Romania. As a leading engineering company, we solve technological challenges for companies that deliver the best solutions to their own customers – regardless of industry.

Comatec professionals are particularly strong in projects related to working machines, commercial vehicles, industrial automation, the marine industry, and machine modernizations, as well as material handling, production systems, power plants, and boilers. Our focus is firmly on growth and internationalization. Therefore, we are continuously looking for new experts, especially in the fields of mechanical, electrical, and automation design, as well as project management. Join us!

Read more about us at comatec.fi