Senior Technical Expert - Container Product Development at INNIO
INNIO · Houston, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Houston
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. Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration! Welcome to INNIO!
INNIO is seeking a Senior Technical Expert for our Container Platform Team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing high-impact projects and be a recognized authority in containerized solutions. Reporting to the Head of Engineering / Container Platform Team, this role shapes strategy, addresses complex engineering challenges, and leads a team in sophisticated product development activities, collaborating with supply chain and engineering partners.
Location:
This position can be based at any of our US locations (Houston, TX; Waukesha, WI; Trenton, NJ) or be based remotely anywhere within the United States, with preference to the Southwest US Region.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to the container design and development team, ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge system technology and development methodologies.
- Oversee the Design & Development Processes, including Design Practices, Guidelines & Standards, Risk Management & Mitigation (D-FMEA), and Verification and Validation (DVP&R) for containerized solutions within the Jenbacher business.
- Collaborate effectively with Product Line Management, Engineering, Sourcing, and Service departments to develop and execute strategies for containerized products.
- Support the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of potential supply chain and engineering partners, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards for containerized solutions.
- Drive the strategic direction of Container Product Development by leveraging market analysis and integrating technological advancements specific to containerized solutions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future.
- Travel: Ability and willingness to travel frequently (>30%).
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline; Master's Degree preferred.
- Experience in the relevant business, preferably in the reciprocating engine and/or containerized product solution industries with substantial experience in new product development and managing high-impact projects.
- Recognized expert in containerized solutions, demonstrated through previous roles, publications, patents, or significant contributions to the field.
- Proficient in the latest engineering tools and methodologies relevant to containerized product development, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong leadership abilities to manage and support a team of engineers and technical experts, with proven mentoring, coaching, and motivational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German, with the ability to influence, present key information, and engage in business-led discussions with executive management.
