Waukesha Gas Engines
Emissions Instrumentation Technician – Engine R&D Lab
Waukesha Gas Engines, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, 53188
Emissions Instrumentation Technician – Engine R&D Lab
The INNIO Advantage
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. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world'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. 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! As the Emissions Instrumentation Technician in the Engine R&D Lab, you will work in a research and development focused engineering lab supporting development of our Waukesha and Jenbacher Natural Gas engine platforms (400–5000+ HP). Each day you will collaborate with engineers and technician colleagues to install and maintain test cell instrumentation (including emissions measurement equipment), configuring and calibrating data acquisition systems, support and perform complex R&D and validation tests. The role also involves laboratory operations support such as creating process documentation, inventory and parts management, EHS and safety compliance. The lab uses advanced technology to test products across their full operating envelope, simulating real customer conditions, with a shared goal of developing class‑leading, cleaner, and higher‑performing engine products.
Essential Responsibilities
Set‑up, calibration, operation, and repair of emissions and instrumentation equipment (hardware and software) (e.g. AVL – AMA 5‑Gas and SESAM FTIR), emissions gas probes, and heated sampling systems
Perform daily emissions bench verification checks and maintenance tasks
Document and maintain calibration and certification records
Maintain inventory of consumable instrumentation supplies and hardware
Identify, evaluate and recommend new emissions and instrumentation equipment
Perform frequent hand operations like soldering, connector crimping and wiring tasks
Ability to work in a team setting with a positive and professional attitude
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Occasionally lift a maximum of 40 lbs
Qualifications / Requirements (Required)
Associate of Applied Science degree in electrical/electronic or mechatronics field (High school diploma/GED plus an additional 4 years’ experience as a lab technician may be substituted for associate degree)
Self‑starter, continuous learner, reliable, and punctual
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
Organizational skills required to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks and perform detail‑oriented work
4+ years experience in a test lab emissions instrumentation and data acquisition focused role
Experience diagnosing and repairing emissions measurement, instrumentation and facility‑related equipment problems
Demonstrated ability to install and calibrate basic instrumentation such as thermocouples and pressure transducers
Desired Skills (Not Required)
Flexible in work assignments requiring minimal supervision
Hands‑on experience with reciprocating engines, components, and technology
Experience with documentation requirements for EPA 40 CFR part 1065 compliance
Experience supporting data acquisition equipment and instrumentation such as Siemens LMS, NI LabVIEW, thermocouples, load cells, pressure transducers, LVDT’s, strain gauges and accelerometers
Knowledge of programming PLC systems used in facility and building equipment control and monitoring
This role is onsite 5 days a week M‑F, 40 hrs. per week, paid hourly with some possibility for overtime.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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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. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world'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. 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! As the Emissions Instrumentation Technician in the Engine R&D Lab, you will work in a research and development focused engineering lab supporting development of our Waukesha and Jenbacher Natural Gas engine platforms (400–5000+ HP). Each day you will collaborate with engineers and technician colleagues to install and maintain test cell instrumentation (including emissions measurement equipment), configuring and calibrating data acquisition systems, support and perform complex R&D and validation tests. The role also involves laboratory operations support such as creating process documentation, inventory and parts management, EHS and safety compliance. The lab uses advanced technology to test products across their full operating envelope, simulating real customer conditions, with a shared goal of developing class‑leading, cleaner, and higher‑performing engine products.
Essential Responsibilities
Set‑up, calibration, operation, and repair of emissions and instrumentation equipment (hardware and software) (e.g. AVL – AMA 5‑Gas and SESAM FTIR), emissions gas probes, and heated sampling systems
Perform daily emissions bench verification checks and maintenance tasks
Document and maintain calibration and certification records
Maintain inventory of consumable instrumentation supplies and hardware
Identify, evaluate and recommend new emissions and instrumentation equipment
Perform frequent hand operations like soldering, connector crimping and wiring tasks
Ability to work in a team setting with a positive and professional attitude
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Occasionally lift a maximum of 40 lbs
Qualifications / Requirements (Required)
Associate of Applied Science degree in electrical/electronic or mechatronics field (High school diploma/GED plus an additional 4 years’ experience as a lab technician may be substituted for associate degree)
Self‑starter, continuous learner, reliable, and punctual
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
Organizational skills required to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks and perform detail‑oriented work
4+ years experience in a test lab emissions instrumentation and data acquisition focused role
Experience diagnosing and repairing emissions measurement, instrumentation and facility‑related equipment problems
Demonstrated ability to install and calibrate basic instrumentation such as thermocouples and pressure transducers
Desired Skills (Not Required)
Flexible in work assignments requiring minimal supervision
Hands‑on experience with reciprocating engines, components, and technology
Experience with documentation requirements for EPA 40 CFR part 1065 compliance
Experience supporting data acquisition equipment and instrumentation such as Siemens LMS, NI LabVIEW, thermocouples, load cells, pressure transducers, LVDT’s, strain gauges and accelerometers
Knowledge of programming PLC systems used in facility and building equipment control and monitoring
This role is onsite 5 days a week M‑F, 40 hrs. per week, paid hourly with some possibility for overtime.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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