Lead Emission Engineer

INNIO Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group seeks a Lead Engineer, Emissions & Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment in Houston, TX to design, develop and optimize advanced aftertreatment solutions. You will lead product development activities, align across functions and drive innovative, high‑efficiency technologies for regulatory and performance goals.

The role requires a strong background in engines and aftertreatment, with hands‑on field work, up to 60% travel, and collaboration with US and European teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience with internal combustion engines and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with state‑of‑the‑art engineering tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% to customer sites and on‑site work.
• Proven project management capabilities across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute exhaust gas aftertreatment development and validation at customer sites.
• Support system commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges encountered by project teams at customer locations.
• Communicate technical data and recommendations to INNIO stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovation and support IP creation for INNIO.

Skills

Internal combustion engines

Exhaust gas aftertreatment

Project management

Controls development tooling

Analytical problem solving

Travel 60%

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering

Tools

Controls development tools

Job description

The INNIO Advantage

By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions for today and tomorrow. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world’s energy needs with our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025. By harnessing our history of energy industry firsts, along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future. Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration. Welcome to INNIO!

The INNIO Advantage

By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions for today and tomorrow. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world’s energy needs with our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025. By harnessing our history of energy industry firsts, along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future. Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration. Welcome to INNIO!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, INNIO offers a comprehensive array of international career opportunities and understands that diversity creates excellence. Known for leadership development, we aim to empower individuals to reach their full potential.

Position Overview

The Lead Engineer, Emissions & Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment will specialize in emissions and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems, focusing on the design, development, and optimization of advanced solutions to meet stringent regulatory and performance requirements. In this role, the engineer will lead and execute product development activities, ensure technical alignment across functions and sites, and drive innovation within this critical domain. This position plays a key role in delivering sustainable, high-efficiency technologies that support business and customer objectives.

This position will be based at our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities

Technical Expertise, Ownership and Accountability

• Plan, lead, and execute exhaust gas after treatment development and validation activities at customer sites
• Support system commissioning and troubleshooting at customer site
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges encountered by project teams at customer locations
• Communicate effectively and deliver actionable recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external INNIO stakeholders
• Contribute to innovation by generating ideas for improved products, systems, and technologies, and support the creation of INNIO intellectual property

Planning and Project Management

• Set up and execute project & validation activities and monitor the status with involved parties to serve the needs of the business and the customer
• Define and execute work packages and tasks to improve products and technologies, support the planning process and analyze skill gaps within the business
• Support the Service Organization through technical training and expertise.

Collaboration

• Foster an open and communicative team environment that encourages diverse perspectives and values critical-to-quality (CTQ) considerations
• Improve project efficiency through appropriate methods and processes – reducing duplication, minimizing handovers, and promoting task ownership
• Provide support and collaboration across internal engineering teams and external partners
• Act as a point of contact and facilitator for development teams in the USA and Europe

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience with internal combustion engines and in the development and validation of exhaust gas aftertreatment systems
• Proficiency in state-of-the-art engineering tools and methodologies used for controls development, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong hands‑on approach with a willingness and ability to work on exhaust gas aftertreatment systems at customer site
• Demonstrated project management capabilities to manage complex performance validation tasks and technically guide cross functional project teams
• Ability to travel up to 60% of the working time spent at customer sites
• Valid driver’s license and passport
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles, including planning, execution, and monitoring
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to senior management and customers
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset
• Ability to lead and execute product development activities and ensure technical alignment across functions and sites
• Capability to define work packages, manage timelines, and guide cross-functional teams
• Ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels within the US and Headquarter in Jenbach / Austria