Global Application Engineering and Product Manager Upgrades (80-100%) (m/f/d)

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Accelleron is seeking a Global Application Engineering and Product Manager Upgrades in Baden to develop and manage the upgrade portfolio for High-Speed and Medium-Speed engines. This role blends advanced engineering with commercial accountability to deliver profitable, scalable, and sustainable upgrade solutions across brands and markets. You will apply thermodynamic modeling, mechanical optimization, engine tuning and turbo matching to design upgrades, lead cross-functional projects, organize meetings with partners and customers, and train the global sales force. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in engineering with thermo or fluid dynamics, 5+ years in application engineering for large engines, strong PM and cross-functional leadership, fluent English (German a plus), and willingness to travel. For applications, show measurable impact and lifecycle value delivered through upgrades.

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

Join us on an inspiring journey toward a sustainable future.

As Global Application Engineering and Product Manager Upgrades, you play a pivotal role in developing and managing our global upgrade portfolio. You directly contribute to enabling decarbonization and improving lifecycle performance for our customers. In this role, you combine deep technical expertise with commercial responsibility to ensure profitable, scalable, and sustainable upgrade solutions.

We are looking for an Application Engineer to develop innovative upgrade solutions for our High-Speed and Medium-Speed engine portfolio. Additionally, you will take on commercial responsibility for upgrade projects across multiple engine brands, customers and markets.

In our upgrade team, you’ll be empowered to apply your curiosity and "can-do" attitude, working in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment where building strong stakeholder relationships and having fun go hand in hand with delivering meaningful impact.

This position is ideal for strong technical candidates who are eager to expand their skills into commercial responsibilities.

Your responsibilities

• Apply advanced application engineering methods (e.g., thermodynamic modeling, mechanical optimization, engine tuning, turbo matching) to design effective and sustainable upgrade solutions.

• Provide customers with optimized turbocharging upgrade solutions to increase the benefits over the lifecycle of engine installations.

• Develop, establish, and profitably grow the global upgrade business in close collaboration with strategic partners, engine designers and end users in line with budget and targets.

• Contribute to the upgrade strategy and implement the product development roadmap, considering market trends, commercial opportunities, and technical requirements.

• Lead upgrade and retrofit projects as project manager by coordinating internal and external resources across application engineering, design, order processing, and external partner activities.

• Organize, prepare and lead meetings with the network, strategic partners, engine designers, classification societies, end users and third parties for upgrade projects; ensure proper and efficient information transfer between all parties.

• Successfully manage all interdisciplinary tasks related to the upgrade business across internal and external interfaces.

• Occasionally oversee commissioning activities in the field to validate new upgrade solutions

• Gather market insights and listen to customer’s voices to shape new value propositions.

• Continuously improve internal tools and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability; ensure upgrade-related workflows are well-defined and accessible.

• Provide training to the global sales force on new offerings and technologies.

Your background

• Master’s degree in engineering, ideally with focus on thermo- and/or fluid dynamics.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in application engineering and performance of large engines

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Strong communicator, able to work successfully in international and cross-functional teams; indirect cross-functional leadership skills required.

• Understanding of global market trends, customers and strategy.

• Fluent in English, German language skills are an advantage.

• Willingness to travel as part of various business assignments

Your benefits: 

• Canteen 

• Childcare 

• Modern office, smart working 

• Flexible working model 

• Attractive holiday plan 

• Remote work policy 

• Employee assistance program 

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.

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