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The Electrical Engineer I is responsible for providing electrical engineering solutions for the product development projects assigned to them including interfacing with cross functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, service and marketing.
Major Responsibilities
- Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
- Provides new product development support including creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and BOMs. Supports product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs), interfaces with internal company personnel, provides technical support for assigned projects
- Specifies product requirements; designs, tests and integrates moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design’s overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
- Designs and develops product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of standard products and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
- Collaborates with internal/external manufacturing partners, component manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize complex designs for manufacturability. Works with internal/external compliance teams during the evaluation period of product design.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Work Experience
- 3 months of relevant work experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
- Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to translate technical information to all audiences
- Able to solve moderate to complex engineering problems
- Strong organization skills
- Competent in MS Office Suite
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience in new product design and development
- Experience with engines, alternators, electrical components, and electrical harness development
- Experience using Windchill PLM, SAP, or other ERP systems to manage component changes and releases
- Experience with NEC, CSA, or UL compliance standards
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3 months of relevant work experience
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
- Written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to translate technical information to varied audiences
- Ability to solve moderate to complex engineering problems
- Strong organizational skills
- Competence with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in new product design and development
- Experience with engines, alternators, electrical components, and electrical harness development
- Experience using Windchill PLM, SAP, or other ERP systems
- Experience with NEC, CSA, or UL compliance standards
Generac Power Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Generac Power Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Generac Power Systems.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision options are flexible, with HSAs that include employer contributions and wellness incentives viewed as valuable additions.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are considered solid pillars of financial security.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as EAP, fitness discounts, safety equipment discounts, and product discounts are described as competitive add-ons.
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What We Do
Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac
