Staff Electrical Engineer

Description

• Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates a variety of increasingly complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
• Participates in standards and procedure development documentation.
• Works across engineering functions in defining systems strategy and coordinating technical reviews. Engages in technical discussions; participate in technical designs and present technical ideas.
• Supports product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
• Collaborates with internal and external manufacturing partners, designers, and product specialists to optimize increasingly complex designs for manufacturability.
• Executes development projects that deliver products in compliance with regulatory standards for the end applications they are deployed in.
• Proactively trains, coaches, and mentors less experienced Engineers.
• Occasional travel to other Generac facilities and customer sites.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of electrical control circuits, systems, and components.
• Advanced knowledge of communication protocols/hardware interface.
• Experience in carrying out new product designs through the development lifecycle.
• Ability to translate technical information to all audiences.
• Ability to conduct circuit load and short circuit analysis of electrical systems.
• Strong complex problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong technical skills to include 2D and 3D modeling (AutoCAD, Creo, or equivalent).
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and deliver in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability utilizing problem solving processes and techniques to objectively analyze a problem and drive to root cause and corrective/preventive actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to develop and document electrical system architecture including wiring/schematic diagrams.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services, and processes.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing resources and competing priorities.
• Experience in the creation of complex electrical wire harnesses.
• Strong conceptualization, visualization, and creativity skills.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Expert level understanding and knowledge of engineering principles.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (UL2200, NFPA 70, IPC/WHMA-A-620E).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance