Lead Generator Engineer

Mitsubishi Power headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a global leading company in the field of thermal power and environmental technologies. Mitsubishi Power in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have over 1000 employees across the region, and along with our predecessor companies, we have had a presence in the region since 1898.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Generator Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role will serve as the primary technical point of contact for our customers, providing expertise and resolution of issues related to generator electrical, mechanical, and auxiliary systems.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical capability, customer focus, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment that includes gas and steam turbine operational aspects. This position also supports the Engineering Manager and wider engineering team across a range of customer support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and problem resolution for generator systems and associated auxiliaries.
• Support generator operation, maintenance, commissioning, and outage activities at customer sites.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, specifications, and presentations in line with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct troubleshooting, verification, and root cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Liaise between field and design teams to address technical challenges and drive resolution.
• Collaborate with procurement teams on technical specifications, RFQs, and vendor qualifications.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring issues are communicated and resolved in a timely and professional manner.
• Represent the company during inspections, customer meetings, and technical reviews, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in generator design, operation, repair, or commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of generator mechanical components (bearings, seals, rotor components, end-windings, etc.).
• Experience with large rotating machinery; familiarity with gas and steam turbines is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical reports, specifications, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with effective communication across multiple levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to manage urgent and complex technical requests.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in business English; Japanese language skills are beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% and to support urgent customer requirements outside of standard working hours.

Why Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a global engineering environment, supporting critical power generation projects and contributing to the reliability of essential infrastructure. The role offers:

• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering across generators, gas turbines, and steam turbines.
• Opportunities for professional development and international experience.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A collaborative culture built on technical excellence, integrity, and customer focus.

The greatest challenge facing the power sector today is ensuring reliable power generation and delivery, while reducing the CO2 emission burden in an increasingly regulated industry. As a trusted partner and pioneering leader in innovative technology and solutions, Mitsubishi Power is efficiently enabling this energy transition for our customers.

The core of our efforts is focused on fundamental transformation of the energy system. With our advanced engineering expertise spanning more than 100 years, we are helping resolve our customers’ key challenges and building a better tomorrow.