Senior Performance Engineer

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.

The Senior Engineer, Combustion Engine Performance will specialize in combustion engine performance, focusing on the design, development, and optimization of advanced engine technologies to meet performance, efficiency, and regulatory requirements. In this role, the engineer will lead and execute product development activities, ensure technical alignment across functions and sites, and drive innovation within this critical domain. This position plays a key role in delivering high-performance solutions that support business and customer objectives.

Technical Expertise, Ownership and Accountability

• Plan, lead, and execute performance development and validation activities at test bench in Houston and at customer sites
• Support engine commissioning and troubleshooting at customer site
• Analyze and resolve technical challenges encountered by project teams at customer locations
• Communicate effectively and deliver actionable recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external INNIO stakeholders
• Contribute to innovation by generating ideas for improved products, systems, and technologies, and support the creation of INNIO intellectual property

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 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
• Demonstrated project management capabilities to manage complex performance validation tasks and technically guide cross functional project teams
• Must be able to travel approximately 60% to customer and project sites, including rural or remote locations that may require independent transportation arrangements, such as a rental vehicle or other reliable means of transportation. Occasional international travel may be required.
• Must be physically able to safely navigate large project and customer sites, which may include walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, accessing equipment, and occasionally bending, kneeling, crouching, or stooping to inspect or access equipment from…