System Designer, Ship Building

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, shipowner, and equipment suppliers. Experience in shipbuilding and classification societies is 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 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)

Interested? If you want to take next step on your career, send your application with salary request by September 20th 2026 via our recruitment system. For more information about this position, please contact: Ms. Paula Rivasto +358 505750716 (available on Tuesdays at 13:30 - 15:00).


Comatec Group

The Comatec Group employs approx 550 skilled professionals in twenty locations in Finland, Sweden, Poland, Estonia and Romania. We provide engineering design as well as expert and project management services for the technology industry.

We are at our best in projects related to mobile machinery, commercial vehicles, industrial automation and modernization, material handling, production systems, power plants and boilers.

We have a vision for future growth and internationalization, and so we constantly seek new experts, especially in mechanical, electrical and automation design and in project management services. Come join us!

Read more: comatec.fi


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