Engineer - EPG Product Development

DescriptionPosition at MacAllister MachineryPosition SummaryThe Engineer – EPG Product Development is responsible for supporting the approved design catalog for Electric Power Strategic Accounts. This role assists in translating customer Basis of Design (BoD) requirements into scalable, catalog-based solutions, evaluates design deviations, validates supplier-proposed designs, and drives continuous product improvements. Serving as the engineering technical resource for approved configurations, the role partners with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, repeatable, and efficient project execution across the portfolio.Position Duties/ResponsibilitiesCatalog & Design GovernanceSupport the catalog of approved power system configurations, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, BoD standards, and business needsAssist in Translating customer requirements into approved technical solutions and manager configuration, change control, and catalog updatesIdentify design gaps and develop new configurations to support current and future project needsSupplier Design Requirements & ValidationReview supplier design requirements and support validation activities to ensure alignment with established requirements, engineering standards, and product objectivesPartner with supplier engineering and quality teams to evaluate technical feasibility, performance, and implementation risksProvide technical input on supplier solutions for catalog inclusion and escalate concerns as appropriateDeviation Management & Customer Engineering SupportEvaluate requests that fall outside approved catalog configurations and recommend appropriate resolution paths, including one-time approvals, catalog enhancements, or rejectionSupport design-related discussions with customers and internal stakeholders, providing engineering input and technical guidance as neededAssess the impact of specification, BoD, and design changes on approved configurations and project executionField Escalation & Technical Problem ResolutionProvide engineering support for design-related field escalations and recurring technical issuesEvaluate field performance, failure trends, and corrective actions and recommend design revisions or catalog updatesPartner with project, quality, and field teams to drive effective resolution of design-related concernsValue Engineering, New Product Introduction, & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in technical evaluation of Value Engineering and New Product Introduction opportunitiesAssess proposed changes for technical feasibility, BoD compliance, and implementation impactUse supplier, project execution, quality, and field performance data to improve product standardization, scalability, and catalog effectivenessSupervisory Responsibilities:No formal supervisory responsibilities.Position RequirementsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline5+ years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, or application engineering for electrical or mechanical power systemsExperience interpreting customer specification and translating them into actionable design requirements for suppliers and manufacturersExperience validating supplier or manufacturer designs against customer specifications and engineering standardsPreferred:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering10+ years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, or application engineering for electrical or mechanical power systemsExperience with data center projects or high-volume, configured-to-order engineering environments where scalability and repeatability drive engineering decisionsKnowledge of diesel and/or natural gas generator set systems, including controls interfaces, emissions compliance (Tier 4), and enclosure configurationsFamiliarity with Caterpillar Electric Power products and application guidelinesKnowledge of critical power infrastructure (UPS, switchgear, paralleling systems)Familiarity with NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute standards for data center reliabilityExperience with design change management, configuration control, and deviation management processesExperience with FAT/IFAT commissioning processes for generator systemExperience defining and managing supplier design requirements across multiple commodity typesKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsAbility to interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications, wiring diagrams, and technical submittalsStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to lead technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal teamsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent drafting/review toolsAbility to determine whether a solution meets BoD requirements and make technically sound evaluation recommendationsAbility to translate basic customer specifications into actionable, unambiguous supplier requirementsAbility to manage a portfolio of approved configurations as a system, not a collection of one-off solutionsAbility to engage credibly with supplier engineering teams on design topics, review proposed solutions, and identify gapsAbility to assess out-of-catalog conditions objectively and recommend the right path (one-time deviation, catalog update, or rejection)Ability to understand the interaction between engineering, supplier quality, project management, and field execution in project-driven environmentsAbility to manage documentation – configuration control, change management, traceability, and design record maintenanceAbility to manage competing priorities across catalog development, deviation requests, BoD changes, VE/NPI, and field escalation responseOther Requirements of PositionWorks under limited supervision. Independently determines the approach to take and the methods to use. Interprets policy in terms of objectives. Informs manager of unusual situations with far-reaching implications.Major responsibilities require a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Only general objectives have been defined and few precedents exist.If an error is made while in this position, it will require significant effort to identify the error and can create a significant impact on the company financially.The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.