Principal Engineer

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Principal Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for driving innovation, advancing specialised technologies, and shaping the organisation's technical strategy within control systems and power electronics.

This role focuses on identifying and developing emerging technologies, translating them into scalable product solutions, and creating competitive advantages across the business. As a recognised subject matter expert, you will lead complex product development efforts, influence cross-functional decision-making, and mentor engineering teams while driving new product innovation and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by researching, evaluating, and advancing emerging and leading-edge technologies to create competitive advantage

• Lead end-to-end development of complex control and power systems, from concept through design, validation, and market launch

• Define technical strategy and influence product roadmaps in partnership with engineering and leadership teams

• Develop new engineering methods, practices, and processes to enhance organisational performance and execution speed

• Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing design guidance, risk identification, and technical direction

• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimise product performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability while balancing business trade-offs

• Drive intellectual property development, including patents, technical publications, and industry contributions

• Solve complex technical challenges by leading cross-functional teams and enabling alignment across stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline

• 15+ years of experience in control systems, power electronics, or related engineering fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline

• Deep expertise in control engineering, particularly within power generation, power management, or similar applications

• Strong experience in hardware and firmware development, including C/C++ Proven track record of leading complex product development efforts from concept to launch

• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and lead without direct authority

• Demonstrated success as a technical innovator within a manufacturing or power systems environment

• Broad electronics design experience (e.g., power electronics, engine controls, connectivity modules, embedded systems)

• Experience in model-based design, simulation, and advanced system validation (HIL/SIL, system testing, fault injection)

• Proven innovation track record including patents and/or published technical papers

• Experience analysing complex system performance (thermal, reliability, communications, environmental factors)

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts across audiences

• Experience mentoring engineers and driving best practices in design, development, and problem-solving

Great Reason s to work for Generac

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision,401kand many more

• State-of-the-artfacility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, freeparkingand manyemployeeactivities

• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, togather togetherand enjoy their time with their families and co-workers

• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits,many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line,while others go right intostorm-affected areas to repair generators

• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back.The company proudlyoffersa Volunteer Time Off program,invitingteam members toparticipateincharitable volunteer opportunities on company time.

"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."

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

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.