Lead Gas Engine Performance Engineer

ALTEN; Stadt Schwaz; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN in Austria is seeking a Lead Performance Development Engineer to advance gas engine performance through simulation and testing. You will lead development projects focusing on efficiency, emissions, and operating strategies, coordinating across multiple engineering domains and external partners.

The role requires several years in internal combustion engine development, strong analytical skills, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in internal combustion engine development.
• Strong knowledge of gas engine technologies, combustion processes, and engine testing methodologies.
• Experience with engine simulation and measurement data analysis.
• Ability to lead technical development projects and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a global matrix organization.
• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the steady-state and transient performance of gas engines using simulation and testing.
• Lead gas engine development projects with a focus on performance, efficiency, emissions, transient behavior, and operating strategies.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate in-house engine testing on single- and multi-cylinder engines.
• Focus on key areas such as mixture preparation, gas exchange, ignition, combustion, and turbocharging.
• Analyze simulation and measurement data, draw conclusions, and prepare technical reports.
• Validate engine and component performance through testing at research institutes and customer sites.
• Collaborate closely with Controls, Design, Mechanical Engineering, Emissions Aftertreatment, Test Bench, Service, Manufacturing, Order Engineering, and external suppliers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engine technologies and development processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engine simulation

Measurement data analysis

Testing methodologies

Job description

ALTEN in Austria is seeking a Lead Performance Development Engineer to advance gas engine performance through simulation and testing. You will lead development projects focusing on efficiency, emissions, and operating strategies, coordinating across multiple engineering domains and external partners.

The role requires several years in internal combustion engine development, strong analytical skills, and fluent English.