Expert Performance Moteurs Gaz (F/H)

Liebherr Group; Colmar; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract (CDI)

Holiday bonus

Profit-sharing scheme

Company restaurant

Vacation vouchers

13th month salary

PERCO retirement savings plan

Job summary

Liebherr Group is looking for a Gas Engine Performance Lead in Colmar, France. This role involves steering performance criteria, optimizing gas engine systems, and supporting testing strategies. Candidates must have a relevant degree and 3+ years of experience in gas engines.

You will benefit from a permanent contract, holiday bonuses, profit-sharing, and health coverage, while working in an innovative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of higher education in mechanical engineering or engine technology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in gas engine field.
• Strong knowledge of gas engines and their calibration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central contact for gas engine performance.
• Define and steer performance requirements and criteria.
• Optimize gas engine combustion technologies and systems.

Skills

Gas engine performance expertise

Calibration experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure the role of Gas Engine Performance Lead: Act as the central point of contact for all topics related to gas engine performance within the company.
• Define and steer performance requirements: Ensure the definition, understanding, and consistent application of efficiency, power density, emissions, and robustness criteria, from concept to series production.
• Provide in‑depth expertise in gas combustion: Optimize mixture preparation, ignition systems, combustion chamber design, management of abnormal combustion phenomena (knock, misfire, etc.), and adaptation to different gas qualities.
• Guide engine design decisions: Contribute to key technical choices (turbocharging, gas mixture, ignition systems, etc.) and define safe and robust operating windows.
• Lead testing and calibration strategies: Define and challenge single‑cylinder, full‑engine, and field test strategies, and assess calibrations from a system‑performance perspective.
• Ensure robustness in real‑world conditions: Verify that performance concepts remain reliable and relevant in field applications and customer environments.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues: Support application and field teams in root‑cause analysis, troubleshooting, and definition of corrective actions; intervene as an escalation expert.
• Conduct technological and competitive monitoring: Track technological developments, market trends, and innovations related to gas engine performance.
• Capture and structure technical know‑how: Formalize best practices, guidelines, and design rules; propose new solutions and contribute to the department’s technical strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree +5 years of higher education or equivalent in mechanical engineering, engine technology, ideally within an industrial environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the field.
• Strong knowledge of gas engines.
• Experience in calibration and application of gas engines.
• Clear communication and active listening.
• Openness to change and innovative mindset.
• Sense of responsibility and operational efficiency.
• Rigor and professionalism.
• B2 level English required.

Benefits

• Permanent contract (CDI).
• Executive status with a fixed annual working‑days package (Metallurgy collective agreement).
• Holiday bonus, profit‑sharing scheme, vacation vouchers, 13th month salary, PERCO retirement savings plan.
• Company restaurant.
• Friendly company events.
• An active Social and Economic Committee (CSE).
• Liebherr health and welfare coverage.
• A fast‑growing environment.
• Innovative and stimulating projects.
• A human‑scale organization.

EEO Statement

Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion, including the integration of people with disabilities, and therefore reviews all applications with the same level of requirement. Only online applications will be processed.