INNIO plans $300M Wisconsin facility expansion, 500 jobs

WAUKESHA, Wisconsin – INNIO N.V., a global energy solutions provider, has announced plans to invest over $300 million in its Waukesha facility, creating more than 500 jobs in the coming years. The expansion will involve constructing a larger engine testing facility, along with renovations for the office and shop floor.

Roger George, the company's CEO, emphasized the investment's significance in creating local value and fulfilling the increasing demand for decentralized energy solutions that are transforming the energy landscape. The engines produced at this facility power various sectors, including data centers, power grids, and industrial operations across the U.S.

Currently, INNIO operates remanufacturing, repair, and overhaul services at the 1.7 million square foot Waukesha campus, which houses nearly 890,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing and operations. The company's hiring efforts will span multiple sectors, including assembly and production, engineering, machining and CNC operations, material handling and warehouse operations, as well as electrical and maintenance technician roles.

The Waukesha campus functions as a regional hub, complementing INNIO's other U.S. locations in Trenton, New Jersey, and Waller, Texas. INNIO specializes in designing, manufacturing, and servicing power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. As of December 31, 2025, the company employed over 5,000 people worldwide.