Lead Emission Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Emission Engineer (Internal Combustion Engines/Aftertreatment): Designing, developing, and validating exhaust gas aftertreatment systems for high-efficiency engines with an accent on emissions performance, controls development, and regulatory compliance. Focus on commissioning systems at customer sites, solving complex technical challenges, and leading cross-functional product validation activities.

Location: Houston, Texas, United States; office-based role with work at customer sites and travel of up to 90% of working time. Legally authorized to work in the United States is required.

Company

hirify.global develops Jenbacher and Waukesha engines and sustainable energy and gas compression solutions for customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead exhaust gas aftertreatment development, validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Analyze technical data and present actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders, customers, and senior management.
• Plan validation activities, define work packages, manage timelines, and monitor project execution.
• Resolve technical challenges and guide cross-functional engineering teams across the United States and Europe.
• Develop product and technology improvements and contribute to intellectual property creation.
• Support the Service Organization through technical training and specialized engineering expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience with internal combustion engines and exhaust gas aftertreatment system development and validation.
• Proficiency with modern engineering tools and methodologies for controls development, plus strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on ability to work on exhaust gas aftertreatment systems at customer sites.
• Project management experience with complex performance validation tasks and cross-functional technical teams.
• Ability to travel up to 90% of working time, with a valid driver’s license, passport, and US work authorization.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting technical alignment across multiple engineering sites.
• Experience engaging with engineering teams and headquarters in Jenbach, Austria.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development and leadership development opportunities.
• Challenging engineering work supporting sustainable and high-efficiency energy technologies.
• Collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and critical-to-quality considerations.
• Equal opportunity employment and an inclusive workplace.
• Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.