Automation Maintenance Technician – Jenbacher 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 it

‘

• s 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
• .
• This is a
• unique opportunity
• to join

a

team supporting the launch of advanced Jenbacher engine production in Waukesha. The role will help establish the maintenance, automation, and equipment reliability foundation for a major manufacturing ramp-up.

We are seeking a hands-on

Automation Maintenance Technician

to support the startup, ramp-up, and ongoing operation of advanced manufacturing equipment in Waukesha

.

This role is responsible for ensuring the reliable performance of automated systems through troubleshooting, system support, and participation in continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

As one of our first Robotics and Controls technicians, you’ll have the unique opportunity to complete specialized training at our strategic production hub in Jenbach, Austria. You’ll gain exceptional expertise and then bring that knowledge back to Waukesha to help train and mentor your colleagues. This is more than a

job—

it’s a chance to lead, shape the future of energy, and make a lasting impact on a global scale.

What you’ll do

Participate

in a 3-4

• month
• training
• program
• at
• our
• state
• -

of

-

the

• -art
• factory

in

the

Austrian Alps to

• learn
• our
• advanced
• assembly
• techniques
• Prepare and wire industrial equipment according to electrical
• schematics.
• Support electrical design and implementation of custom machinery and automation
• systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on automated and robotic
• systems.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering and technical teams to ensure safe, reliable system
• operation.
• Support and execute projects, including system upgrades and process
• improvements.
• Conduct and document test activities related to Industry 4.0
• initiatives.
• Assist in the development of risk assessments for specialized
• equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to optimize automation
• performance.

What you’ll bring

• Completed technical training (apprenticeship,
• associates degree
• , or equivalent
• experience in electrical maintenance, automation, mechatronics, industrial controls, robotics, or
• related
• field.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, automation, electrical controls, or related technical work.
• Experience with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens S7, B&R Automation Studio), including troubleshooting; programming experience is a
• plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and automation technologies
• Experience with robotics systems and drive technology
• preferred.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and communication platforms
• preferred.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office) and experience with electrical design tools (e.g., EPLAN P8)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work
• independently.

Ability to

• work additional hours as
• needed.

Additional Details

Location

Waukesha, WI

Work Schedule

Onsite Monday through Friday

Travel

Approximately 10% travel may be required, including an initial extended trip (2-4 months) to Jenbach, Austria for training.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.
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