Lead Electrical Engineer Order Engineering

Innio - Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Waukesha, WI

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Lead Engineer - Electrical - Order Engineering at INNIO is a pivotal role within the Waukesha Power Systems and Order Customization team. This position focuses on the design and development of genset controls and generator protection systems, ensuring that energy solutions are sustainable, affordable, and reliable. The engineer will be responsible for component selection, system design, validation, and providing support during manufacturing and field operations. The role also encompasses the design and integration of electrical accessories for engines and gensets, including electrical wiring harnesses and communication systems. This hybrid position allows for a combination of onsite work in Waukesha and remote work from home, providing flexibility while contributing to innovative energy solutions that improve the quality of life for people around the globe. In this role, the engineer will create new product designs and assemblies, addressing design and reliability challenges specifically related to wire harnessing and control panels. Responsibilities include procuring prototype hardware for design verification, developing technical requirements and quality standards, and performing engineering studies and calculations. The engineer will participate in project teams for technical design reviews and ensure that all necessary business system transactions related to Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) are completed. Additionally, the engineer will provide technical support to various functional areas and service technicians, assume leadership roles in cross-functional teams, and assist in the creation and development of quality documents for Waukesha products.

Responsibilities

• Create new product designs and product assemblies and solve design and reliability problems related to wire harnessing and control panels on INNIO-Waukesha engines and gensets.
• Procure prototype hardware for design verification, product release, and troubleshooting production and field service type problems.
• Develop technical requirements and quality standards while working closely with technical and cross-functional personnel.
• Perform engineering studies and calculations within the scope of assigned work.
• Participate in project teams for technical design reviews.
• Ensure all required business system transactions associated with ECN releases are completed as required.
• Provide technical support to other functional areas and service technicians as required.
• Assume leadership role of a cross-functional team as required.
• Participate in and assist with the creation and development of Waukesha quality documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Computer Science from an accredited Technical College or University.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Experience with control systems for reciprocating engines, vehicles, aircraft or other industrial machinery.
• Experience with control systems (panels, switchgear, controllers) for engine-generator sets.
• Experience with embedded controls hardware.
• Familiarity with RS-485, CANbus, Modbus and other industrial communication protocols.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced technical education in electrical/mechanical engineering or computer sciences (Masters or PhD) with a focus on control systems.
• AutoCAD (2D) for circuit schematic design.
• Wiring or harnessing design experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing electrical engineering skills to analyze technical requirements and applying appropriate skill set to design and detail complex components and assemblies within Pro/E or other similar solid modeling CAD software.
• Experience with Creo or other software for modeling and routing of wire harnesses on industrial machines.
• Proficiency in managing technical and organizational assignments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills required to effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Communication & Interpersonal skills required to function effectively with engineering and inter-department teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Embrace continuous improvement and have a strong desire to learn.

Benefits

• Challenging career opportunities
• Professional training
• Competitive compensation