Generac Power Systems

Software Systems Administrator

Generac Power Systems$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of software administration experience
  • Led at least one large software system upgrade/migration for 100+ end users
  • Managed at least 5 software platforms
  • Proficient in Visual Studio and at least two programming languages (Python, C#, C++, Java, Go, Rust, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Drives results to support engineering, manufacturing, and various business groups
  • Manages processes and documentation regarding software systems
  • Analyzes and maintains code for reporting performance metrics
  • Collaborates with leaders and stakeholders on process improvement
  • Develops and conducts user training for software applications
  • Supports indirect business processes related to software interaction
  • Fosters collaboration among engineering teams to find new concepts and techniques

Benefits

  • Onsite role at company headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Opportunity for career growth and development in a collaborative environment
  • Access to hands-on training and user support resources
  • Engagement with engineering concepts and cutting-edge technology
  • Exposure to various software platforms and engineering workflows
Full Job Description
The Software Systems Administrator oversees and manages software systems supporting scheduling, data collection, engineering, and production tools. This role ensures successful system migrations, upgrades, maintenance, and documentation, while delivering accurate metric reporting and dashboards. This role collaborates with key stakeholders to capture the Voice of the Customer (VOC), supports users through training and documentation, and identifies opportunities to enhance system performance and user experience by recommending solutions to leadership.

*This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Major Responsibilities
  • Drives results that are specifically targeted to support engineering, manufacturing, and different business groups
  • Effectively manages the processes and support documentation regarding the Software Systems
  • Analyzes, develops, writes and maintains code for reporting performance metrics with input from engineering and business groups
  • Works with leaders and stakeholders to understand areas of improvement regarding the software systems and supporting processes
  • Develops and trains software users
  • Engages in and supports the indirect business processes as they relate to user interaction with the software
  • Fosters collaboration between engineering groups to identify and harvest new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures


Minimum Job Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Any Engineering or equivalent experience


Work Experience
  • 5 years of software administration experience
  • Lead at least one Large Software system Upgrade / Migration of 100+ end users
  • Has been responsible for managing at least 5 software platforms


Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Proficient in Visual Studio and at least two programming languages, Python, C#, C++, Java, Go, Rust, etc.
  • Ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes.
  • Demonstrated strong collaboration skills
  • Solid understanding of engineering technical issues/needs as related to development cycles and operation workflows.


Preferred Job Requirements

Work Experience
  • Experience with Engineering Software Systems, QA Trax, LabView, Nation Instruments, High Speed Data Collection Systems
  • Worked with Large Data Collection Systems at Enterprise Level
  • Managed SQL databases,
  • Working with Git & GitHub, specifically in creating workflows
  • Has built some software system from scratch or became SME in a custom software system


Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Good communication skills & has supported engineers / technical groups from a software standpoint.
  • Regularly uses AI to write and modify code, GitHub Co-Pilot or Claude Code
  • Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn.


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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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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.
Learn more about Generac Power Systems
Size
8,955 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$350.5 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+20.9%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ

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