Senior Controls Engineer - Genset

INNIO Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance and long-term-disabilty

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement

Job summary

INNIO Group in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead development and validation of engine controls hardware and software. You will work with customers, engineering, Service, and global teams to resolve challenges and advance controls technology.

Role requires 60% travel to customer sites, some international travel, and hands-on work with engines in various environments. Strong leadership and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing and validating control systems for engines, heavy machinery, or energy industries.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated project management capability across complex validation activities.
• Willingness to travel ~60% to customer/project sites, including rural locations; some international travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute engine controls development, validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges for internal and external stakeholders.
• Define, execute, and monitor project work packages and validation activities with timelines.
• Lead product and technology improvements and support IP creation.
• Provide technical expertise and training to Service organization and collaborate with teams.
• Serve as a technical liaison between USA and Europe development teams.
• Improve project efficiency through robust engineering methods and reduce handoffs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Controls development

Validation experience

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical/Mechatronic Eng degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global 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. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global 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. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Role Summary

The Senior Controls Engineer will specialize in large engine controls development and lead product development and validation activities for controls hardware and software. This role will work closely with customers, engineering teams, the Service organization, and development teams in the USA and Europe to resolve technical challenges, maintain alignment across functions and sites, and advance controls technology and innovation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute engine controls development, validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities at customer sites, covering controls hardware and software.
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges encountered at customer locations and translate technical data into clear, actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Define, execute, and monitor project work packages and validation activities to meet business and customer needs, including managing timelines and coordinating involved parties.
• Lead product and technology improvement activities, contribute innovative ideas, and support the creation of intellectual property.
• Provide technical expertise and training to the Service organization and collaborate with internal engineering teams and external partners.
• Serve as a technical point of contact and facilitator between development teams in the USA and Europe, promoting effective communication, alignment, and task ownership.
• Improve project efficiency through effective engineering methods and processes that reduce duplication, minimize handoffs, and incorporate critical‑to‑quality considerations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing and validating control systems for internal combustion engines, heavy machinery, or applications within the energy, oil & gas, or process industries.
• Proficiency with engineering tools and methodologies used for controls development such as MATLAB, Simulink, GitHub, or Azure DevOps, supported by strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management capability, including managing complex performance validation activities and technically guiding cross‑functional project teams.
• Must be able to travel approximately 60% to customer and project sites, including rural or remote locations that may require independent transportation arrangements, such as a rental vehicle or other reliable means of transportation. Occasional international travel may be required.
• Must be physically able to safely navigate large project and customer sites, which may include walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, accessing equipment, and occasionally bending, kneeling, crouching, or stooping to inspect or access equipment from various positions.
• Must be able to work in both office and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable site safety requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in the power generation, energy, oil & gas, industrial equipment, or other related heavy industrial industries is preferred.
• Experience with reciprocating engines or comparable heavy industrial and energy‑related equipment is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, coordinate, and support engineers, technical experts, and external suppliers while influencing others, navigating conflict, setting expectations, and aligning globally diverse teams toward common goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information and collaborate with customers, senior management, and global cross‑functional teams.
• Hands‑on approach with a willingness and ability to work directly with engines and support activities at customer sites.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Self‑driven and results‑oriented, with a high degree of technical ownership and a strong say/do mentality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach to managing large, integrated programs and teams.

Compensation Range: $123,129 - $184,680 per year (Varies depending on relevancy of experience, technical certifications and other job‑related criteria).

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off and 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings program

INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.