Gas compression and power generation equipment for oil and gas operations
Waukesha Gas Engines manufactures reciprocating gas compression and power generation systems for remote and high-stress oil and gas environments. The engineering-heavy hiring mix—anchored by 11 active roles in mechanical design and simulation—aligns with concurrent projects in next-generation engine development, hydrogen applications, and complex BOP solutions. The tech stack (Creo Parametric, ANSYS, Abaqus, PTC Windchill) reflects a capital-equipment design operation, while pain points around legacy-engine performance and service-parts availability suggest ongoing modernization and supply-chain work alongside new-product innovation.
Waukesha Gas Engines, a business unit of INNIO, designs and manufactures gas compression and power generation equipment for oil and gas operators in remote and challenging environments. The company sells directly to upstream and midstream customers and maintains local service networks in North America and South America (primary operations in Wisconsin and Ontario). With over 100 years in the business, Waukesha combines equipment manufacturing with parts supply and field service support. Current initiatives span next-generation reciprocating engines, hydrogen applications, preventative maintenance programs, and targeted solutions for complex subsystems (blowout preventers). The 501–1,000 employee base is distributed across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and sales functions across the United States, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Core design tools include PTC Creo Parametric, ANSYS, and Abaqus for simulation; PTC Windchill for lifecycle management; AutoCAD Electrical for controls; MATLAB and Scilab for systems modeling; and Fanuc and Siemens for automation integration.
Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. The company also operates a major facility in Welland, Ontario, Canada, and is actively hiring in Argentina and Uruguay.
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