DescriptionRole SummaryThe R&D On-Site Validation & Commissioning Support role acts as the on-site technical representative for large and technically critical customer projects. The position focuses on validating new or modified products under real operating conditions, supporting commissioning and early operation, resolving technical issues, and feeding structured field feedback into engineering and R&D.
The role serves as a key interface between customer sites, commissioning and service teams, as well as central engineering functions, particularly during new product introductions, field testing, and validation programs.
Key Responsibilities- Support R&D-related validation and commissioning activities at customer sites during installation, commissioning, and early operation
- Execute and monitor validation plans, test procedures, and technical assessments for components, systems, and software under real operating conditions
- Identify, document, and analyze technical deviations, product weaknesses, and failure patterns. Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis in collaboration with engineering, commissioning, and service teams
- Ensure structured collection of field data, test results, and operating observations for engineering evaluation and decision-making
- Coordinate and validate corrective actions, design changes, software updates, and mitigation measures
- Act as the on-site technical interface between customers, site teams, commissioning, service, and central engineering/R&D during critical project phases
- Prepare technical reports, validation status updates, risk assessments, and escalations to support internal decisions and customer communication
- Contribute field experience and lessons learned to continuous product improvement and future development activities
Qualifications / Profile- Degree or advanced technical education in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, energy engineering, or a related field
- Several years of hands-on experience in field validation, commissioning support, testing, troubleshooting, or technical issue resolution for complex industrial systems
- Strong technical understanding of engine systems, auxiliaries, control systems, and plant integration, ideally in power generation or comparable heavy-duty industrial environments
- Proven ability to work across site operations, commissioning, service, engineering, and R&D functions
- Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
- High level of self-organization and ability to work independently in demanding site environments
- Willingness to travel extensively and stay on customer sites for extended periods
- Very good English skills; additional languages are an advantage
Key Competencies- On-site validation and commissioning support
- Technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Field data analysis and engineering feedback
- Cross-functional coordination and customer-facing communication
- Structured escalation and continuous improvement
INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
