Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
10+ years of relevant work experience
Extensive expertise in power generation, conversion, and distribution systems
Strong knowledge of power circuit design and component sizing
Proven experience in product development from concept to production
Ability to independently lead complex cross-functional engineering projects
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Responsibilities
Lead product development from concept to production
Design electrical systems, including medium-voltage components
Perform testing and analysis for product validation and regulatory compliance
Ensure compliance with industry standards and improve manufacturability
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and 401k
Scheduled social events for employees and families
Flexible summer hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Opportunities for community volunteering during storms
Employee engagement through fun and collaborative culture
Inclusive workplace respecting diversity
Product loan and discount programs
Full Job Description
The Engineer V is responsible for providing expertise regarding new product development as well as continuous improvement of legacy systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include medium-voltage power design, electrical system studies (short-circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination), component selection and sizing, compliance and performance test planning, and codes and standards adherence. Additionally, candidates will facilitate product development through design, validation, and release while serving as a technical leader and mentor to the broader engineering team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead product development: Own the design, validation, architecture, and market launch of new power generation and power conversion products from concept through production.
Design electrical systems: Develop power circuits, distribution, protection schemes, and medium-voltage systems (1-38 kV), including transformers, switchgear, busbars, cables, and insulation coordination.
Perform testing & analysis: Architect and execute product validation, performance, and regulatory testing, including load testing, power quality, fault injection, and electrical system studies such as load flow, short-circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination.
Ensure compliance & manufacturability: Develop specifications, schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs while ensuring compliance with UL, IEC, NEC, IEEE, and CSA standards and optimizing designs for cost, reliability, safety, and manufacturing.
Provide technical leadership: Drive development schedules and cost targets, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams, and mentor engineers to improve technical capabilities and engineering standards.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline;
10+ years of relevant work experience;
Preferred Qualifications:
Power & Medium-Voltage Engineering: Extensive expertise in power generation, conversion, and distribution systems, including MV switchgear, transformers, paralleling systems, and mission-critical power solutions.
Electrical & Power Electronics Design: Strong knowledge of power circuit design, component sizing, thermal management, grounding/bonding, and integration of rectifiers, inverters, and DC/DC converters, with full ownership of complex system designs.
Testing, Compliance & Product Development: Experienced in MV standards, EMC/EMI, dielectric/hipot, partial discharge, fault injection, environmental testing, and validation, with experience taking products from concept through production.
Complex Project & Problem Solving: Independently leads large, complex, cross-functional engineering projects; applies strong analytical, conceptual, and decision-making skills to develop innovative solutions and improve products, processes, and business outcomes.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Provides technical guidance, coaches less-experienced engineers, drives cross-functional success, contributes to standards and procedures, and communicates effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
Business & Professional Excellence: Manages priorities and multiple assignments effectively, identifies opportunities to improve engineering's financial impact, recommends best practices, and actively owns professional development and continuous improvement.
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
We're an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.
We offer product loan and discount programs.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.
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About Generac Power Systems
Generac Power Systems is a manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Generac operates through two business segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment produces generators, transfer switches, and other backup power equipment for residential and commercial customers in the United States. The International segment produces similar products for customers outside the United States. Generac sells its products through a network of dealers and distributors.
