Principal Engineer

Generac • Waukesha, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline
• 15+ years of experience in control systems, power electronics, or related engineering fields

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Volunteer Time Off program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal