INNIO Group

Senior Performance Development Engineer

LocationWaukesha, WI
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


About Us

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. We are helping to meet today’s energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. And, by harnessing our history of energy industry firsts along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

Our fuel-flexible Waukesha gas engines are designed for reliable performance in isolated, mission-critical and demanding applications, delivering dependable energy even under high-stress conditions. It’s time to take engines to a place no one else can. Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration! Welcome to INNIO!


Role Summary/Purpose

As the Senior Performance Development 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 as well as lead improvement initiatives 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. Performance initiatives include the creation and improvement of processes, tools, and skills in our global team and providing technical expertise and leadership during technical reviews.


Essential 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 (single cylinder and multi-cylinder engines) concerning mixture preparation, gas exchange, combustion, turbocharging, etc. including interpretation and documentation of the results.
Definition or execution of corresponding 1D simulation and co-simulation.
Create and improve internal development, validation, and calibration processes and strategies to increase speed, robustness, and efficiency of product release.
Lead and provide the technical direction to projects.
Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data.
Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new and inexperienced 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.


Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Organizational skills required to manage multiple projects and technical project personnel
Strong interpersonal skills to lead in a global matrix organization
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills


Preferred Skills

15+ years’ experience in engine testing, development, and simulation
10+ years’ experience in new product development with complex engine control systems
Proficency in engine system calibration, hardware development, and engine control strategies.
Leadership in defining the state of the art, along with the ability to teach and set standard practices related to engine testing, simulation, and calibration.
Experience with creating and specifying engine control system strategies.
Experience with creation and analysis of Design of Experiments including regression analysis.
Simulation and modeling of engine and engine control systems using GT-Power and Simulink (or equivalent).
Background working with CFD team to interpret results, including cold flow and combustion.
Experience with DAQ setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
Automated engine testing and calibration experience.
Familiarity with the following software: AVL suite (PUMA, IndiCom, Concerto), Gamma Technologies GT-Suite, Mathworks Matlab & Simulink, StatEase Design Expert, ETAS INCA, MS Office.

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