Senior Engineer

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 operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high-margin services business that delivers long-term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates-driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints-INNIO enables 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 and is committed to moving energy forward.

Position Overview:
The Senior Validation Engineer will ensure long-term business profitability by delivering effective and efficient validation of new and redesigned products, with a strong focus on field units. This role is critical in providing high-quality products to customers by confirming that all products meet design specifications and business expectations prior to serial release.

This position will be based at our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities:
Process

• Supports and updates the Domain & Development Processes (Design Practices, Guidelines & Standards), Verification and Validation (DVP&R) for the field validation domain across the systems and products

• Assures the domain technology and development practices are state-of-the art, compliant with relevant international standards and adequately benchmarked against competitors systems

• Maintains the field validation process to be accurate and reflective of business needs, ensure role out, adherence and engagement business wide

• Prepare written validation reports, coordinate input and present validation results and validation progress within reviews
Tools and Methods

• Effective methodology for tracking and reporting of field validation status and driving stakeholder engagement

• Proactive collation (internal and external) of simplification and improvement methods relating to field validation and implementation across the FV Domain

• Lead and execute multiple validation plans utilizing the system hierarchy, requirements engineering, system owner input and DFMEA

Planning

• Determine time schedules, resources and the associated costs

• Close collaboration with the Engine Development team to define a realistic, executable and value added validation plan

• Ensure configuration to validate is per specification and according to field validation plan

• Defining focused, accurate and customer centric documentation while supporting input to field validation contracts

• Planning, tracking and monitoring of ongoing field validations via remote monitoring and at customer sites world wide

• Planning and execution of dedicated engine investigations in the field at customer sites

• Lead and execute multiple validation plans (including onsite work in person) utilizing the system hierarchy, requirements engineering, system owner input and DFMEA
Reports

• Regular status updates on all platforms, delivered via a real-time automated dashboard, continuous maintenance of planning tool accuracy, and generation of end-of-trip/validation reports

• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in engine/component testing and validation techniques

• Proven experience and knowledge in an industrial environment with reciprocating engine technology and associated systems

• Experience with software integration, validation processes, engine calibration, and parameter management

• Ability to travel up to 60% as business demands

• Valid driver's license and passport

• Legally…