Lead Engine Performance Engineer

About the role

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 operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries, supported by a resilient, high-margin services business that delivers long-term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle.

As a Lead Engine Performance Engineer, you will work in a global engineering team to improve the performance and emissions of gas engines using simulation and testing. You will lead and contribute to performance activities on new product and new technology development programs in the Performance team. Development activities will include the further improvement of rich burn and lean burn engines for gas compression and power generation applications.

Responsibilities

• Engineering work for gas engine development projects focusing on performance (power, efficiency, emissions, cost, transient behavior, etc.) and operating strategies.
• Definition and execution of engine tests concerning mixture preparation, gas exchange, combustion, turbocharging, etc., including interpretation and documentation of the results.
• Definition or execution of corresponding 1D simulation.
• Create and improve internal development, validation, and calibration processes and strategies to increase speed, robustness, and efficiency of product release.
• Lead and provide technical direction to projects.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and training for new or less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Close cooperation with controls, design, mechanical engineering, sales, marketing, and service.
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout engineering to improve or resolve manufacturing, supplier, or field issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science in an engineering or related discipline.
• Organizational skills required to manage multiple projects and technical project personnel.
• Experience with engines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead in a global matrix organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.

Skills

What’ll Make You Stand Out:

• 10+ years’ experience in engine testing and/or 1D simulation.
• 5+ years’ experience in new product development with complex engine control systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in engine system calibration, hardware development, and engine control strategies.
• Experience with simulation and modeling of engine and engine control systems using GT-Power and Simulink (or equivalent).
• Experience with creation and analysis of Design of Experiments including regression analysis.
• Experience with DAQ setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with automated engine testing and calibration.
• Experience with the following software: AVL suite (PUMA, IndiCom, Concerto), Gamma Technologies GT-Suite, Mathworks Matlab & Simulink, StatEase Design Expert, ETAS INCA, MS Office.

Schedule

• Onsite 5 days per week.
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international.

Location: Waukesha, WI. Visa sponsorship is not eligible for this role now or in the foreseeable future.