Staff Development Engineer - Applications at Generac in Waukesha, WI | Kablio

Role

Description

mentoring

system testing

cad modeling

product specification

design validation

manufacturing collaboration

Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers.
Works with multiple engineering groups to design, develop, execute, and evaluates overall system fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of moderately complex products and/or components.
Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
Gives input into CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems modeling for new designs.
Specifies, gives input to design, validates, and brings new products to market.
Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize moderately complex designs for manufacturability.
Specifies precise new product functional requirements; tests and integrates a variety of moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.

Requirements

engine integration

engine design

sap

ms excel

mechanical eng

7+ years

Ability to translate technical information to all audiences
Experience in engine integration in an application
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects
Engine design/development experience with a focus on application engineering
MS Excel, MS Word Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP
Ability to work cross functionally to ensure all aspects of engine requirements are met
7+ years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
Technical Skills to include knowledge of: fuel, control, intake, cooling, and exhaust systems
Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience with machine design

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

It began by engineering affordable home standby generators and built its first engine tailored for generator use.
Its portfolio spans portable units, residential standby systems, large commercial/industrial generators, light towers, power washers, battery storage, and smart-home energy devices.
Typical projects include outfitting homes for outage resilience, powering construction sites with mobile generators, and deploying microgrid and natural gas generator solutions for commercial clients.
Innovations include the PWRcell home energy storage line, integration of EV charging and remote monitoring via Mobile Link and Concerto software platforms.

Culture + Values

Generac Gives: a commitment to being a good neighbor and corporate citizen where employees live and work.
Focus areas include education (especially STEM for underserved youth), first responders, disaster preparedness, veterans & military families, community volunteerism, energy conservation, and clean-energy education & innovation.
Employee-enabled giving: all full-time employees receive volunteer time off and access to small grants for charities they're involved with.
Hyper-local impact: philanthropic focus centered on locations where facilities and employees are based.
Powering Up Education: employees engage in STEM outreach through classrooms, learning events, and facility tours.
Generac Volunteers: organized teams participate in activities such as food sorting, shelter refurbishment, and STEM mentoring.
Generac Community Spirit Awards: recognizing the most active volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Environment + Sustainability

Partnership with DOE on Puerto Rico solar + battery initiative (up to $440 M investment for 40,000 homes)
Awarded $50 M (via DOE GRIP) for clean-energy microgrids at ~100 California water-utility sites, at least 55% in disadvantaged communities
Supported microgrid at Hotel Marcel (net-zero, 409 kW solar, 1,012 kWh storage)
Distributing zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell generators in North America via partnership with EODev
Generac Mobile® lighting towers reduce fuel consumption by up to 75% vs. traditional models via hybrid/battery and LED innovation
Net-zero target not explicitly stated in publicly available sources

Inclusion & Diversity

The 2023 ESG report notes ESG integration but includes no specific DEI goals or gender breakdown.
Public materials provide no data on female/male workforce percentages, leadership gender representation, diversity recruitment, or retention metrics.
Neither generac.com nor LinkedIn pages disclose strategic DEI targets or outcomes.

Articles

Careers at Generac

Products

Residential Solutions

Role

Description

mentoring

system testing

cad modeling

product specification

design validation

manufacturing collaboration

Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers.
Works with multiple engineering groups to design, develop, execute, and evaluates overall system fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of moderately complex products and/or components.
Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
Gives input into CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems modeling for new designs.
Specifies, gives input to design, validates, and brings new products to market.
Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize moderately complex designs for manufacturability.
Specifies precise new product functional requirements; tests and integrates a variety of moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.

Requirements

engine integration

engine design

sap

ms excel

mechanical eng

7+ years

Ability to translate technical information to all audiences
Experience in engine integration in an application
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects
Engine design/development experience with a focus on application engineering
MS Excel, MS Word Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP
Ability to work cross functionally to ensure all aspects of engine requirements are met
7+ years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
Technical Skills to include knowledge of: fuel, control, intake, cooling, and exhaust systems
Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience with machine design

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

It began by engineering affordable home standby generators and built its first engine tailored for generator use.
Its portfolio spans portable units, residential standby systems, large commercial/industrial generators, light towers, power washers, battery storage, and smart-home energy devices.
Typical projects include outfitting homes for outage resilience, powering construction sites with mobile generators, and deploying microgrid and natural gas generator solutions for commercial clients.
Innovations include the PWRcell home energy storage line, integration of EV charging and remote monitoring via Mobile Link and Concerto software platforms.

Culture + Values

Generac Gives: a commitment to being a good neighbor and corporate citizen where employees live and work.
Focus areas include education (especially STEM for underserved youth), first responders, disaster preparedness, veterans & military families, community volunteerism, energy conservation, and clean-energy education & innovation.
Employee-enabled giving: all full-time employees receive volunteer time off and access to small grants for charities they're involved with.
Hyper-local impact: philanthropic focus centered on locations where facilities and employees are based.
Powering Up Education: employees engage in STEM outreach through classrooms, learning events, and facility tours.
Generac Volunteers: organized teams participate in activities such as food sorting, shelter refurbishment, and STEM mentoring.
Generac Community Spirit Awards: recognizing the most active volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Environment + Sustainability

Partnership with DOE on Puerto Rico solar + battery initiative (up to $440 M investment for 40,000 homes)
Awarded $50 M (via DOE GRIP) for clean-energy microgrids at ~100 California water-utility sites, at least 55% in disadvantaged communities
Supported microgrid at Hotel Marcel (net-zero, 409 kW solar, 1,012 kWh storage)
Distributing zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell generators in North America via partnership with EODev
Generac Mobile® lighting towers reduce fuel consumption by up to 75% vs. traditional models via hybrid/battery and LED innovation
Net-zero target not explicitly stated in publicly available sources

Inclusion & Diversity

The 2023 ESG report notes ESG integration but includes no specific DEI goals or gender breakdown.
Public materials provide no data on female/male workforce percentages, leadership gender representation, diversity recruitment, or retention metrics.
Neither generac.com nor LinkedIn pages disclose strategic DEI targets or outcomes.

Articles

Careers at Generac

Products

Residential Solutions

Staff Development Engineer - Applications

Generac

Staff Development Engineer - Applications

Generac

Description

mentoring

system testing

cad modeling

product specification

design validation

manufacturing collaboration

Requirements

engine integration

engine design

sap

ms excel

mechanical eng

7+ years

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

mentoring

system testing

cad modeling

product specification

design validation

manufacturing collaboration

Requirements

engine integration

engine design

sap

ms excel

mechanical eng

7+ years

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

$4.3B Revenue

Annual Income

The company generates over $4.3 billion in revenue annually.

80% US Share

Backup Power Dominance

The company dominates the backup power market, holding about 80% of the US share.

$50 M awarded

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Received a $50 million award from the DOE's GRIP program to implement clean-energy microgrids at approximately 100 California water-utility sites, with at least 55% located in disadvantaged communities.

55% in disadvantaged communities

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Implementing clean-energy microgrids at 100 California water-utility sites, with a focus on serving at least 55% in disadvantaged communities.

$440 M investment

Solar + Battery Initiative

The company is investing up to $440 million in a Puerto Rico solar and battery initiative to power 40,000 homes.

409 kW solar

Net-Zero Microgrid

Supported a net-zero microgrid at Hotel Marcel, featuring a 409 kW solar installation and 1,012 kWh storage capacity.