Senior Engineering Technician - R&D Lab
Description
About Us
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!
Position Overview
The Senior Engineering Technician will work in a temperature-controlled R&D engineering lab, in partnership with engineers and other colleagues, to operate and test a Single Cylinder Engine (SCE) research asset. Responsibilities will include installation of test parts, set up, operation, recording data, and communication to others supporting the test. Your input will be used in developing new technology, testing prototype hardware, and measuring the emissions output of our products. The lab is a collaborative environment with a common objective to develop class-leading products that enable a cleaner future through reduced emissions and improved engine performance.
What Waukesha has to offer:
- Competitive wages
- An innovative, collaborative, global working environment
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for future advancement
- An upbeat atmosphere with respectful colleagues
- Yearly safety shoe allowance
- Exciting work, focused on a cleaner energy future
Essential Responsibilities
- Working in a collaborative engineering test environment
- Setting up and operate data acquisition and measurement equipment, exhaust emission measurement systems, and test instrumentation
- Set-up, calibration, operation, and repair of instrumentation equipment (hardware and software)
- Plan and execute automated testing based on provided inputs/requirements
- Operate engine and ancillary systems to perform complex performance and emissions tests
- Analyze measurement data, document, and communicate test results and information
- Disassembly, inspection, measurement and rebuilding of engine component parts and systems
- Preparing test and measurement fixtures and assemblies
- Fabricating and machine assemblies and components to requested requirements
- Maintaining a clean and orderly work area
- Ability to work in a team setting with a positive and professional attitude
- Analyze components/systems and make recommendations for minor design modifications
- Operate machining and fabrications tools to prepare necessary parts for testing (e.g. lathe, milling machine, drill press, welding equipment)
- Develop new test procedures as required
- Lifting a maximum of 40 lbs.
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Applied Science degree in engine systems, mechanical technology, or closely related field (High school diploma or GED plus an additional 4 years’ experience as a lab technician may be substituted for associate degree)
- 5+ years working in a lab technician role (electrical, computer and/or test cell)
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Organizational skills required to effectively handle and prioritize multiple tasks and perform detail-oriented work
- Experience with gas engine test cell data acquisition systems including: AVL Puma, A&D, iTest TAS, FEV Morphee, etc.
- Experience with Indicating measurement systems
- Experience operating exhaust gas measurement systems (AVL i60 preferred)
- Experience working with PLC-based control systems
- Experience with ETAS INCA ECU calibration software tools
- Self-starter, quick learner, reliable, and punctual
- Flexible in work assignments requiring minimal supervision
- Hands-on experience with reciprocating engines, components, and technology
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on industrial engines in a research and development setting
- Experience working on spark-ignition engines
- Knowledge and competency in Waukesha Engine platforms (275GL+, VHP, and/or VGF)
- Willing to think “outside the box” and enthusiastic to learn new things
- Knowledge of basic wiring circuits, ability to read wiring diagrams, and able to troubleshoot wiring issues
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.