Senior Controls Engineer - Genset

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 employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Role

Summary:

The Senior Controls Engineer will specialize in large engine controls development and lead product development and validation activities for controls hardware and software. This role will work closely with customers, engineering teams, the Service organization, and development teams in the USA and Europe to resolve technical challenges, maintain alignment across functions and sites, and advance controls technology and innovation.

Essential Responsibilities:

Plan, lead, and execute engine controls development, validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities at customer sites, covering controls hardware and software.

Analyze and resolve technical challenges encountered at customer locations and translate technical data into clear, actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Define, execute, and monitor project work packages and validation activities to meet business and customer needs, including managing timelines and coordinating involved parties.

Lead product and technology improvement activities, contribute innovative ideas, and support the creation of intellectual property.

Provide technical expertise and training to the Service organization and collaborate with internal engineering teams and external partners.

Serve as a technical point of contact and facilitator between development teams in the USA and Europe, promoting effective communication, alignment, and task ownership.

Improve project efficiency through effective engineering methods and processes that reduce duplication, minimize handoffs, and incorporate critical-to-quality considerations.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience developing and validating control systems for internal combustion engines, heavy machinery, or applications within the energy, oil & gas, or process industries.

Proficiency with engineering tools and methodologies used for controls development such as MATLAB, Simulink, Git Hub, or Azure Dev Ops, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated project management capability, including managing complex performance validation activities and technically guiding 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 various positions.

Must be able to work in both office and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable site safety requirements, with or without reasonable…