Why You Will Love this Job
The Sr. Project Engineer 6 Systems, PS leads the development, integration, and validation of generator control systems, driving electrical system architecture design, controller schematics, and system-level performance requirements. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for defining control strategies, guiding system design decisions, and ensuring successful execution of complex engineering projects.
The Sr. Project Engineer 6 Systems, PS collaborates across engineering disciplines, manufacturing, product management, quality, and suppliers to develop innovative controls solutions. The role is responsible for identifying and resolving system-level issues, leading technical risk assessments, and providing mentorship to junior engineers.
The Sr. Project Engineer 6 Systems, PS serves as a subject matter expert in controls technologies and generator applications while influencing product roadmaps and supporting strategic technology development initiatives.
Work Environment
- Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
- Location: Mosel Facility 6 N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI 53083
The Sr. Project Engineer 6 Systems, PS is responsible for:
- Leading the development and implementation of advanced controls technologies and algorithms
- Owning system-level requirements, architecture, and controller design specifications
- Driving resolution of complex technical issues across generator systems
- Serving as a technical leader and mentor for project engineers and early-career engineers
- Providing technical direction for current and future product development initiatives
- Influencing engineering standards, best practices, and development processes
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Lead the development, analysis, and documentation of electrical system architectures for generator control systems
- Define and manage system-level requirements and specifications to ensure successful product execution
- Lead development and review of generator controller electrical schematics and integration strategies
- Develop and own electronic controls system performance requirements and validation plans
- Provide technical leadership for current and next-generation controls and power systems projects
- Lead cross-functional technical teams through system risk assessments, design reviews, and issue resolution activities
- Drive root cause investigation and resolution of complex generator system performance issues
- Make critical technical decisions balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule considerations
- Provide technical leadership during customer interactions, supplier engagements, and field issue investigations
- Mentor and coach project engineers and junior engineers in controls engineering, system design, and engineering best practices
- Support strategic technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead special technical projects and advanced development efforts as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a Minimum of 6+ years of relevant electrical, controls, or power systems engineering experience.
- A Master 2 degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a Minimum of 2+ years of relevant electrical, controls, or power systems engineering experience may be considered as an alternative to work experience
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited program may be considered as an alternative to work experience
- Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects and cross-functional teams
- Strong programming experience in C, C++, or similar high-level programming languages
- Strong proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink
- Experience developing and validating embedded control systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple technical projects with minimal supervision
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with generator controls, power generation systems, microgrid systems, or distributed energy resources
- Strong experience with PSPICE, OrCAD, or equivalent design tools
- PLC programming experience
- Understanding of Agile and Waterfall product development methodologies
- Experience leading DFMEA, PFMEA, system FMEA, and risk management activities
- Experience with model-based controls development
- Experience supporting field issue investigations and customer-facing technical discussions
- Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for industrial controls systems
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to evaluate interactions across multiple engineering disciplines
- Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Strong communication and presentation skills with technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive technical alignment
- High attention to detail with strong engineering judgment
- Strong project planning and execution skills
- Deep understanding of power systems concepts including wiring, grounding, paralleling, load management, grid interaction, and protection systems
- Experience with communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, IB2C, SPI, Ethernet/IP, and J1939
- Strong understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement
The Salary range for this position is $89,800.00-$114,100.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate 2s experience, their education, and the work location.