R&D On-Site Validation & Commissioning Support

Beschreibung

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

Role Summary: The R&D On-Site Validation & Commissioning Support role acts as the on-site technical representative for large and technically critical customer projects. The position focuses on validating new or modified products under real operating conditions, supporting commissioning and early operation, resolving technical issues, and feeding structured field feedback into engineering and R&D.

The role serves as a key interface between customer sites, commissioning and service teams, as well as central engineering functions, particularly during new product introductions, field testing, and validation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support R&D-related validation and commissioning activities at customer sites during installation, commissioning, and early operation
• Execute and monitor validation plans, test procedures, and technical assessments for components, systems, and software under real operating conditions
• Identify, document, and analyze technical deviations, product weaknesses, and failure patterns. Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis in collaboration with engineering, commissioning, and service teams
• Ensure structured collection of field data, test results, and operating observations for engineering evaluation and decision-making
• Coordinate and validate corrective actions, design changes, software updates, and mitigation measures
• Act as the on-site technical interface between customers, site teams, commissioning, service, and central engineering/R&D during critical project phases
• Prepare technical reports, validation status updates, risk assessments, and escalations to support internal decisions and customer communication
• Contribute field experience and lessons learned to continuous product improvement and future development activities

Qualifications / Profile

• Degree or advanced technical education in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, energy engineering, or a related field
• Several years of hands-on experience in field validation, commissioning support, testing, troubleshooting, or technical issue resolution for complex industrial systems
• Strong technical understanding of engine systems, auxiliaries, control systems, and plant integration, ideally in power generation or comparable heavy-duty industrial environments
• Proven ability to work across site operations, commissioning, service, engineering, and R&D functions
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
• High level of self-organization and ability to work independently in demanding site environments
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay on customer sites for extended periods
• Very good English skills; additional languages are an advantage

Key Competencies

• On-site validation and commissioning support
• Technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Field data analysis and engineering feedback
• Cross-functional coordination and customer-facing communication
• Structured escalation and continuous improvement

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.