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

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New jobs planned over the upcoming years

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Planned test center with engine test benches

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Shift differentialProvided.
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Benefits from day oneWe offer eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, financial protection, and tuition and fitness reimbursement.
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Internship payHourly pay for the engineering summer internship, with a possible housing stipend.

Current jobs in Waukesha

A selection of current openings. Find more in our job search.

How do shifts work in production?

You work in a two-shift system, with first and second shift. Shifts vary based on site needs.

Yes. A shift differential is provided.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.