Field Validation Team Leader
Beschreibung
By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. We are helping to meet today’s energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. And, by harnessing our history of energy industry firsts along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.
Our fuel-flexible Waukesha gas engines are designed for reliable performance in isolated, mission-critical and demanding applications, delivering dependable energy even under high-stress conditions. It’s time to take engines to a place no one else can. Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration! Welcome to INNIO!
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Field Validation Team Leader manages a team dedicated to supporting Engineering and Product Line Management with the introduction of new Waukesha gas engine products and services. This role ensures new offerings are validated in real-world customer environments, delivering actionable feedback to optimize product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop the Field Validation Team focused on Waukesha engines.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive field validation programs for new Waukesha products and services.
- In collaboration with Engineering and Product Line Managers, develop product validation strategies, field test plans, and acceptance criteria.
- Identify suitable field sites and customers for validation activities, ensuring representative operating conditions.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and operation of prototype or pre-release engines and systems at customer sites.
- Monitor and document engine performance, reliability, and customer feedback throughout the validation period.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in the field, coordinating with engineering teams for rapid resolution.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret field data to assess product readiness and identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepare and present detailed validation reports, including recommendations for product modifications or process improvements.
- Ensure all field trials comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Build strong relationships with customers and field partners to facilitate effective testing and feedback.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets for validation activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Engineering or related field (or a High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a support or maintenance engineering position)
- Experience in product validation, field testing, or similar roles within industrial equipment or gas engines.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of Waukesha gas engine technology is highly desirable.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required (50% plus)
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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.