Systems Engineer - Engines

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Systems Engineer - Engines is responsible for providing engineering input to the product development projects assigned to him/her including interfacing with the cross functional team consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement), sourcing, quality, service, and marketing. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
7+ years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences
Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects
Engine design/development experience with a focus on application engineering
Experience in engine integration in an application
Ability to work cross functionally to ensure all aspects of engine requirements are met
Technical Skills to include knowledge of: fuel, control, intake, cooling, and exhaust systems
Experience with machine design
MS Excel, MS Word
Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP

Responsibilities

Specifies, gives input to design, validates, and brings new products to market.
Tests and integrates a variety of moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
Works with multiple engineering groups to design, develop, execute, and evaluates overall system fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of moderately complex products and/or components.
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize moderately complex designs for manufacturability.
Gives input into CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems modeling for new designs.
Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers.
Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.