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Senior 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 or a closely related field.
  • We need at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • We look for strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with a high level of accuracy.
  • We need proficiency in control solutions for power systems, including generators and battery energy storage systems.
  • We value hands-on experience with closed-loop control tuning, stability analysis, and performance optimization of advanced algorithms.
  • We require expertise in model-based design, including high-fidelity system simulation, automated design verification, and production-ready auto code generation.
  • We need experience developing and executing test and validation plans and procedures, including HIL/SIL, bench, component, system, and fault-injection testing.
  • We value experience in new product design and development.
  • We look for strong written communication and presentation skills, along with the ability to explain technical topics to different audiences.
  • We expect engineering knowledge that can be applied to improve products, services, and processes.
  • We require proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word.
  • We value experience with machine design.
  • We prefer prior experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
Responsibilities:
  • We design, validate, and launch new products to market.
  • We define functional requirements for new products and evaluate designs for effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
  • We develop, run, and assess fitness-for-use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans.
  • We create and review material specifications and bills of materials.
  • We partner with manufacturing teams, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to improve manufacturability.
  • We use our PLC programming skills to create programming instructions for efficient machine operation.
  • We support product development plans, including schedule, product cost, and design input alignment.
  • We mentor and coach less experienced engineers.
  • We travel to other company facilities as needed.
  • We take on additional duties as assigned.
Technologies:
  • ERP
  • Excel
  • Support
  • LESS
  • PLC
  • SAP
  • Hardware

More:

We believe power is a promise, a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we have transformed big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses, and support a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to help advance new product development and continuous improvement of legacy systems through control design, simulation, PLC programming, and electrical system integration. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

last updated 33 week of 2026

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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