Lead Application Engineer - Gas Engines (Power Generation & Gas Compression)
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States or Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Drive specification and adoption of Waukesha Gas Engine solutions across gas compression and power generation markets by partnering with customers, channel partners, and sales teams to develop optimized technical solutions. Provide application expertise in engine performance, fuel flexibility, emissions, and system optimization while delivering customer training, technical consultation, troubleshooting, and onsite support throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate across engineering, product management, operations, and sales to influence product strategy and deliver customer success. This customer-facing role requires travel of up to 25% domestically and internationally.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- At least 2 years of engineering experience in a relevant industry
- Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to deliver formal presentations, support technical negotiations, and explain complex engineering concepts to customers and partners
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a matrixed organization
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical and commercial issues
- Strong negotiation skills with experience working with customers, suppliers, internal stakeholders, and various levels of leadership
Desired Qualifications
- 5 or more years of relevant engineering or technical sales support experience
- Strong interest in engines, mechanical systems, industrial equipment, or hands-on technical applications
- Experience with reciprocating engines, gas engines, power generation, gas compression, oil and gas equipment, or related industrial applications
- Experience working with OEMs, distributors, packagers, customers, consultants, or channel partners
- Background with engine performance, fuel systems, emissions, technical troubleshooting, application engineering, or product selection
- Prior experience supporting sales teams, customer-facing projects, or technical solution development
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