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Lead Application Engineer Gas Engines (Power Generation & Gas Compression)
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Job Location:
Waukesha, WI - USA
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Posted:
16 August 2026 (19 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
13 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
The INNIO Advantage:
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 highperformance 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 highmargin services business that delivers longterm recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand acceleratesdriven by AI electrification and grid constraintsINNIO enables scalable behindthemeter power generation with high efficiency fast start capability strong transient performance and fuel flexibility including hydrogenready solutions. INNIO employs over 5000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
We are seeking a Lead Application Engineer - Gas Engines to drive the adoption of Waukesha Gas Engine solutions for gas compression and power generation this customer-facing role you will partner with sales teams channel partners consultants developers and end users to develop technical solutions that address complex customer needs.
Combining application engineering technical consulting and commercial support you will serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle from early-stage specification and solution development to customer presentations training and project execution. Youll leverage your expertise in engine performance fuel flexibility emissions and application optimization to help customers maximize the value of Waukesha technology.
This role offers broad exposure to customers industry applications and cross-functional teams while providing the opportunity to influence high-impact projects and contribute directly to business growth. If you enjoy engines technical problem-solving customer engagement and working across multiple disciplines youll find a rewarding and dynamic career path here.
What Youll Do:
- Drive specification and adoption of Waukesha Gas Engine solutions across gas compression and power generation markets.
- Partner with customers channel partners and sales teams to develop optimized technical solutions and support commercial opportunities.
- Provide application expertise in engine performance fuel flexibility emissions and system optimization.
- Deliver customer training technical consultation troubleshooting and onsite support throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate across engineering product management operations and sales to influence product strategy and deliver customer success
What youll have:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- At least 2 years of engineering experience in a relevant industry.
- Strong technical communication skills including the ability to deliver formal presentations support technical negotiations and explain complex engineering concepts to customers and partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a matrixed organization.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical and commercial issues.
- Strong negotiation skills with experience working with customers suppliers internal stakeholders and various levels of leadership.
Whatll make you stand out:
- 5 or more years of relevant engineering or technical sales support experience.
- Strong interest in engines mechanical systems industrial equipment or hands-on technical applications.
- Experience with reciprocating engines gas engines power generation gas compression oil and gas equipment or related industrial applications.
- Experience working with OEMs distributors packagers customers consultants or channel partners.
- Background with engine performance fuel systems emissions technical troubleshooting application engineering or product selection.
- Prior experience supporting sales teams customer-facing projects or technical solution development.
Additional Details:
- Location: Waukesha WI or Houston TX
- Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international.
- Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
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INNIO offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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About Company
INNIO is empowering the transition to net zero – with energy solutions and services that are flexible, scalable, and resilient.
