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Controls Engineer

$137k - $177k
Full-time

Generac Power Systems Inc

Salary: $137,000 - 177,000 per year Requirements:

  • We require a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
  • We require at least 3 months of relevant work experience.
  • We prefer experience with modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
  • We prefer familiarity with developing and tuning control algorithms.
  • We prefer knowledge of power system applications, including battery energy storage systems.
  • We prefer strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • We prefer the ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • We prefer basic engineering knowledge applied to improving products or services.
  • We prefer the ability to solve straightforward engineering problems and make sound decisions.
  • We prefer strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities:
  • We provide engineering input to assigned product development projects while partnering closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, sourcing, quality, service, and marketing.
  • We design, validate, and help launch new products to market.
  • We support new product development for Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and/or Retail generator or Power Tool product areas.
  • We create and maintain control algorithms and simulation models.
  • We support product development plans, including schedules, product cost targets, and design input alignment.
  • We interface with internal stakeholders and provide technical support for assigned initiatives.
  • We define product functional requirements and design, test, and integrate standard, less complex components into final solutions.
  • We evaluate design effectiveness, cost, reliability, risk, and safety.
  • We develop and assess fitness-for-use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans.
  • We create and review product configuration and tuning files.
  • We collaborate with designers and product specialists to improve manufacturability of basic designs.
  • We apply model-based design methods to develop and validate new designs and produce detailed simulation outputs.
  • We support product development planning as needed and act as a resource for more experienced engineers.
Technologies:
  • Support
  • LESS
  • Marketing
  • Matlab

More:

We believe power is a promise, a shared commitment to being there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we have transformed bold ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses, and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. We are hiring a Controls Engineer I to join our team and help power a smarter world. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

last updated 33 week of 2026

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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