Panel Design Engineer II

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Electrical Test Engineer II will be directly involved in the testing and overall validation of our CES products including power converters, load management modules, transfer switches, and energy storage devices. This person will drive component and system level validation, perform root cause analysis, and develop solutions for any issues identified during the validation process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing on our CES products including the assembly of test systems, wiring, configuring products and load banks, and conducting component and system level tests.
• This testing involves working with stored energy and high levels of AC/DC current and voltage.
• Support the development of component and system level Test Plans and Test Procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions for issues identified during the development process, manufacturing process and/or field.
• Formally document Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, and any technical issues.
• Drive the resolution of technical issues and escalate significant issues to engineering leadership. 
• Collaborate with other engineers, internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize complex designs. 
• Mentor and teach less experienced engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with PCBA design and manufacturing.
• Firmware development and validation experience.
• Experience with the design and development of high power electronics.
• Experience with renewable energy products and energy storage systems.
• Hands on experience running tests on complex electronic components and/or systems including the use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other various electronic test equipment/meters.
• Experience developing component and/or system level Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Competence and experience working with stored energy and high levels of AC/DC current and voltage.
• Skills and experience determining the root cause of complex electronic hardware issues identified during testing, manufacturing or in the field. 
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.