Lead Engineer Enabling Technologies - Performance (m/f/d)

INNIO Group; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 347,000 - 482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health We Care program

Moving cost support

Public transport proximity

Transportation cost support

Canteen with healthy meals

Alpine location with outdoor options

Job summary

INNIO Group, based in the Alpine region, seeks an engineer with broad expertise in engine performance and combustion technologies to strengthen its enabling technologies team. You will lead R&D projects, define future engine concepts with a strong focus on combustion, performance and alternative fuels, and collaborate closely with partners and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a Master Degree in mechanical engineering, 7+ years of experience with reciprocating engines, and proven 1D

Qualifications

• Master degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of work experience in performance and combustion development for reciprocating engines.
• Extensive experience in 1D performance modelling of reciprocating engines (GTPower or similar) and analysis of engine test data.

Responsibilities

• Engineering lead for various gas engine R&D projects focusing on new technologies, with emphasis on combustion and performance.
• Feasibility studies comparing technologies, building business cases and defining performance requirements.
• Coordinate simulation and testing activities, collaborate with performance, emissions and controls teams and external research partners.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions for new technologies in early product development.

Skills

Engine performance

Combustion development

1D modelling

GTPower

Data analysis

Education

Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GT-Power

Job description

INNIO Group is a globally distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

To strengthen our Technology and Product Development capability within the enabling technologies team, we are searching for an engineer with broad expertise in engine performance and combustion technologies, an open minded creative and self-motivated team player for our enabling technology team to develop cutting edge engine and heat pump concepts for all our actual and future applications.

What INNIO offers you:

• An innovative and international working environment
• Flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
• Health We Care program – including company sports activities
• Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy
• Good connections to public transport – station in direct proximity
• Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
• One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals
• Attractive location in the heart of the Alps with various outdoor sports and leisure possibilities

Your Responsibilities:

• Engineering lead for various gas engine R&D projects focusing on new technologies. Define future engine concepts for all products with special focus on combustion technologies, performance and alternative fuels
• Compare different technologies in feasibility studies, set up business cases and define performance and combustion requirements
• Definition, coordination and execution of simulation and testing activities concerning new technologies and interpretation of the results. Close cooperation with the performance, emissions and controls teams and external research partners like LEC or similar.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions for new technologies in an early stage of product development

Your Profile:

• Master Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• More than 7 years of work experience in performance and combustion development for reciprocating engines
• Extensive experience in 1D performance modelling of reciprocating engines (GTPower or similar) and analysis of engine test data.
• 10% travel may be required

At INNIO, we offer an attractive compensation package that is above the collective agreement for the metal industry. Your qualifications and experience will be considered in an open dialogue during the recruiting process to ensure a market-competitive compensation package.