Jobs and careers in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is growing, and fast. Our U.S. headquarters and home of Waukesha engines is investing more than US$300 million, planning 500+ jobs, a test center of more than 80,000 square feet, and a new production line. Get in now and help build what comes next.
Living and working here
Waukesha lies in southeastern Wisconsin, west of Milwaukee. On the shop floor, you work in a two-shift system, with first and second shift. Office roles are hybrid, with on-site days and remote days, so your week has room for both. Milwaukee, on Lake Michigan, is just a short drive away.
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin
- What happens here
- Remanufacturing, repair and overhaul, and testing of Waukesha engines, the U.S. corporate headquarters, a training center, and upcoming Jenbacher engine assembly and testing.
- Teams and roles
- Operations in assembly and production, machining and CNC operations, warehouse, maintenance, training, Engineering, and corporate functions such as HR, Finance, IT, and Communications.
- People on site
- Around 400 and growing
- Shifts
- Two-shift system, with first and second shift. Shifts vary based on site needs.
- Work model
- Hybrid for office roles, with on-site days plus remote days.
- Address
- 1101 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188, +1 262-547-3311
This location by the numbers
Employees on site
New jobs planned over the upcoming years
Planned test center with engine test benches
Operations & Supply Chain
Assembly and production, machining and CNC operations, warehouse, and maintenance, soon with a new production line.
Engineering & Innovation
Engineering for Waukesha engines, with a new test center of more than 80,000 square feet on the way.
Student Programs
Engineering summer internship: 10 to 12 weeks from late May or early June to late August, with hourly pay.
Graduate programs
Rotational Engineering Program: two years, six-month rotations, and a running start to your engineering career.
Apprenticeships
Mechatronics Technician apprenticeship with Waukesha County Technical College: paid work at INNIO, tuition covered, on the way to an associate degree.
How do shifts work in production?
You work in a two-shift system, with first and second shift. Shifts vary based on site needs.
Is there a shift differential?
Yes. A shift differential is provided.
Do you offer apprenticeships in Waukesha?
Yes. We train mechatronics technicians together with Waukesha County Technical College. You need a high school diploma or GED, or you must be on track to complete your high school education by the graduation deadline specified in the current posting.
What do I need for an engineering summer internship?
You are a rising sophomore or junior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and U.S. work authorization. Your offer is conditional on a background check and a drug screen.
When does the summer internship run, and is it paid?
It starts in late May or early June and runs 10 to 12 weeks until late August. You receive hourly pay, and a housing stipend is possible.
What do I need for the Rotational Engineering Program?
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, applied computer science, or materials engineering, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and U.S. work authorization. The program runs two years in six-month rotations.
How do I apply for a job in Waukesha?
Start with the job list on this page or the job search and open the posting you are interested in. Apply online: a resume is all you need at first.