What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Validation Team Leader position at Waukesha Gas Engines?
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/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
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/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.
- 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)