R&D Technician - Instrumentation

About the role

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. The company designs, manufactures and services high-performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands, delivering 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. The company is committed to enabling scalable, behind-the-meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen-ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain instrumentation equipment and related hardware/software (e.g., sensors, data acquisition systems, and emissions measurement equipment)
• Perform routine system checks, verification tasks, and preventive maintenance
• Document and maintain calibration and certification records
• Track inventory of consumable instrumentation supplies and hardware
• Assist in evaluating and recommending instrumentation and test equipment
• Perform hands-on tasks such as soldering, connector crimping, and wiring

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree in electrical/electronic or mechatronics field (High school diploma GED plus an additional 2 years' experience as a lab technician may be substituted for associate degree)
• Self-starter, continuous learner, reliable, and punctual
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Organizational skills required to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks and perform detail-oriented work
• Experience diagnosing and repairing instrumentation and facility related equipment problems
• Ability to install and calibrate basic instrumentation such as thermocouples and pressure transducers

Qualifications

• Experience with test lab emissions instrumentation, probes and heated sample lines (e.g. AVL – AMA 5-Gas and SESAM FTIR)
• Hands-on experience and passion for reciprocating engines, components, and technology
• Experience supporting data acquisition equipment and instrumentation such as: thermocouples, load cells, pressure transducers, LVDT’s, strain gauges, accelerometers, Siemens LMS, NI LabVIEW
• Experience with documentation requirements for EPA 40 CFR part 1065 compliance
• Demonstrated flexibility and success in work assignments requiring minimal supervision

Skills

• Strong technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Onsite 5 days per week (Monday through Friday) 40 hrs. per week, paid hourly with some possibility for overtime
• Comprehensive benefits package

Pay

• Paid hourly with potential for overtime

Schedule

• Onsite 5 days per week (Monday through Friday) 40 hrs. per week

Additional Details

• Location: Waukesha, WI
• Job Type: Full-time
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available at this time
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift to 40 lbs. on an occasional basis