Lead Application Engineer - Gas Engines (Power Generation & Gas Compression)
About this role
- 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
- Bachelor’s 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Company at a glance
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. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
For more information, visit INNIO Group’s website at innio.com
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