Senior Engineer - Gas Engine Performance Assessment

INNIO; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Paid time off and 14 holidays

401(k) retirement savings program

Job summary

INNIO Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in internal combustion engine performance to join the engineering team. You will lead product development activities, ensure technical alignment across functions and sites, and drive innovation in your area of expertise.

The role involves planning and executing performance assessments at the Waukesha site, supporting commissioning, and collaborating with teams in the USA and Jenbach, Austria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Relevant engine performance/thermal dynamic experience.
• Proven experience in performance development and validation of internal combustion engines.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and methodologies, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on mentality to work on engines at end-of-line test benches and customer sites.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel and initial 2-month training in Jenbach, Austria.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute performance assessment and validation activities at Waukesha production site.
• Support engine commissioning and troubleshooting at end-of-line test benches and customer sites.
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges with project teams.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Define work packages, monitor status, and support planning processes.
• Collaborate across internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Proven experience in IC engine perf./V

Analytical problem-solving

Hands-on engineering mindset

Engineering tools & methodologies

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Engineering software

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.

Role Summary:

INNIO is innovating energy solutions for data centers, CHP plants, and mobile applications etc. by providing flexible, scalable, and resilient units with ultra-low emissions. Our gas engine-based gensets are designed for a wide range of power generation applications and energy sources, including reliable fast-start solutions with high power density.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in internal combustion engine performance to join our engineering team. In this role, you will lead and execute product development activities, ensure technical alignment across functions and sites, and drive innovation in your area of expertise.

Essential Responsibilities:

Technical Expertise, Ownership and Accountability

• Plan, lead, and execute performance assessment and validation activities at Waukesha production site.
• Support engine commissioning and troubleshooting at end of line test bench in Waukesha and at customer sites.
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges encountered by project teams at Waukesha.
• Communicate effectively and deliver actionable recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external INNIO stakeholders.

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. As you'll be interacting with our Jenbach-based teams, German language proficiency is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Relevant engine performance/thermal dynamic experience
• Proven experience in the performance development and validation of internal combustion engines.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and methodologies, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on mentality and interest to work on engines at end-of-line test benches and at customer site.
• Demonstrated project execution capabilities to resolve complex performance validation tasks and align with cross functional teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to occasionally travel.
• Initial 2-month training in Jenbach, Austria.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to senior management and customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills such as being a self-starter, in-direct leader, willingness to make informed decisions in an urgent manner, and having a collaborative and team-oriented mindset. Ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels within the US and headquarters in Jenbach, Austria.

Compensation Range:

• $123,120.00 - $184,680.00 (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

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