Validation Engineer (m/f/d)

INNIO; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 231,000 - 347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health We Care program

Moving cost support

Public transport connections

Transportation cost support

Canteen with healthy meals

Alpine location

Job summary

INNIO is seeking a Verification and Validation Engineer to own V&V activities for engine platforms. You will develop validation plans based on requirements, input from DFMEA, and stakeholder input; drive tests on benches, analyze results, and coordinate engine inspections with owners. Travel may be required.

Fluent German and English desired in international environment. Join INNIO's Alpine location offering a competitive package, strong collaboration across teams, and opportunities to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or HTL-level engineering degree required
• 3–5 years in engine/test and validation techniques
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R and V-model

Responsibilities

• Own verification and validation activities (DVP&R) for assigned engine platforms and systems.
• Develop and execute validation plans based on requirements, system architecture, DFMEA, and stakeholder input.
• Contribute to requirements engineering, product risk assessment (DFMEA), and mitigation activities.
• Plan testing activities, including schedules, resources, budgets, test equipment, and measurement setups.
• Execute tests on test benches, analyze results, and coordinate engine inspections with system owners.
• Prepare validation reports and communicate testing progress and results to project teams and leadership reviews.
• Drive the development of validation standards, best practices, innovative test methods, and test infrastructure improvements.
• Act as the primary verification and validation contact for stakeholders, aligning resources with business priorities.

Skills

Engine knowledge

Validation expertise

Presentation skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

German & English

Education

HTL/Engineering degree

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

V-model

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.

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:

• Own verification and validation activities (DVP&R) for assigned engine platforms and systems.
• Develop and execute validation plans based on requirements, system architecture, DFMEA, and stakeholder input.
• Contribute to requirements engineering, product risk assessment (DFMEA), and mitigation activities.
• Plan testing activities, including schedules, resources, budgets, test equipment, and measurement setups.
• Execute tests on test benches, analyze results, and coordinate engine inspections with system owners.
• Prepare validation reports and communicate testing progress and results to project teams and leadership reviews.
• Drive the development of validation standards, best practices, innovative test methods, and test infrastructure improvements.
• Act as the primary verification and validation contact for stakeholders, aligning technical resource, tool, and process needs with business priorities.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or graduation from a Technical College (HTL), ideally with relevant professional experience
• Good Knowledge in reciprocating engines technology and their systems
• Knowledge of software integration and validation, engine calibration and parameter management
• Comfortable with technical presentations
• Analytical Mindset coupled with result driven, proactive working style
• Working knowledge of development methods and tools, like DFMEA, DVP&R, V-model
• At least 3-5 years of experience in engine/component test and validation techniques
• Team player, comfortable in an international environment and with god oral and written communication skills preferably in both German and English (at least one language fluent)
• Willingness to travel
• Convincing oral and written communication skills in German & English

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.