Electrical Engineer II

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Engineer II is responsible for providing engineering input to the product development projects assigned to him/her including interfacing with the cross functional team consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement, sourcing) quality, service, and marketing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 2 or more years of relevant work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with power electronics components such as inverters, converters, and controllers

• Experience in new product design and development

• Familiarity with Energy Storage System technologies including Li-ion batteries and solar

• Hands-on experience with electronics ranging from wiring to soldering components onto PCBAs

• Experience with wireless communications such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular

• Experience with 3D modeling such as Creo

• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.

• Drive new product development in the portable consumer battery product category including; Creating and maintaining PCBA layouts, schematics, drawings, and BOMs, Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs), Interfacing with internal company personnel, Provide technical support for assigned projects.

• Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.

• Develop product specifications and design validation plans, test cases, and procedures to ensure the performance, safety, and reliability of portable battery products.

• Design and manage logic flowcharts for firmware development and validation.

• Create and manage system DFMEA's from early design to full system validation.

• Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process to implement effective corrective actions of faults or issues.

• Collaborates with overseas manufacturing partners to design, develop and validate purchased complete product.

• Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.

• Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).

• Develops less experienced engineers.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform detail oriented work with a high degree of accuracy

• Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills

• Ability to translate technical information to all audiences

• Able to solve moderate to complex engineering problems

• Good decision-making skills

• Technical Skills to include 3D modeling (CREO )

• MS Excel, MS Word

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 ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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. Occasional travel.

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Our success is directly tied to our employees' professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac's success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people's lives and their own.