Staff Electrical Components QA Engineer

Generac is seeking a Staff Electrical Components Quality Engineer with a focus on Wire‑Wound and Magnetics to join our growing team. The position is preferable located onsite in South Portland, ME, with alternate onsite locations in Waukesha, WI, N. Billerica, MA, or possible Reno, NV. Responsibilities Participate in design reviews with the electrical engineering team, contributing to the development and validation of electrical systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams for solar and battery energy storage applications. Utilize circuit simulation tools such as LTspice to analyze and validate designs, ensuring component selection meets performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Own qualification and technical evaluation of electronic components, including MOSFETs, PCBs, magnetics (wound components), discrete analog/digital components, relays, ICs, and interconnects (cables and connectors). Experience with magnetics design such as transformers, inductors and chokes with knowledge of analyzing core materials, winding configurations and losses. Apply strong expertise in power electronics, including high‑frequency AC‑DC, DC‑AC, and DC‑DC conversion topologies. Analyze and interpret component datasheets to support optimal part selection, performance, and reliability. Serve as a key contributor in electrical design reviews, ensuring component reliability and alignment with system requirements. Review engineering drawings and specifications to verify quality requirements; identify and communicate gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities. Identify critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) components within BOMs and develop/execute PPAP plans in collaboration with suppliers. Define incoming (IQC) and outgoing (OQC) inspection requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure component quality. Lead supplier qualification and development activities: evaluate and approve new suppliers, conduct technical audits, monitor and drive supplier performance. Support DFMEA and DFM activities to enhance product reliability and manufacturability. Determine appropriate PPAP levels based on component complexity and manage supplier submissions to approval. Utilize statistical methods (SPC, Gage R&R) to monitor and control supplier manufacturing processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools: track performance metrics, timelines, and cost impact. Lead Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) using 8D methodology, ensuring timely root cause analysis and closure. Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory standards such as NEC, UL, IEEE, and IPC. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Hands‑on experience in electronic parts selection and qualification to ensure parts are qualified by design documents and selected test parameters. Experience working in electronic assembly environments with contract manufacturing where component qualification through Parts PPAP process and IQC was required. Demonstrated experience with wire‑wound magnetic components (transformers, inductors). Hands‑on technical expertise in magnetics and manufacturing, not just quality oversight. Preferred Qualifications Lean manufacturing principles knowledge; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred. IEEE certification will be a plus. Experience with eCAD tools like Altium or Eagle to review electrical designs at schematic and layout levels. Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze and communicate with well‑supported data. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, quality and statistical tools. Critical thinker able to strategically align actions to needs and set goals for a technical team for success. Working Conditions Flexible work hours, including night meetings, to accommodate offshore supply locations in different time zones. Up to 30% travel, some of which may be international. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr