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Senior Staff Electrical EngineerGenerac Power Systems Inc. • Waukesha, WI, US
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Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Generac Power Systems Inc. • Waukesha, WI, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Generac Industrial Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, Data Centers to lead the integration and development of complex power systems—supporting projects like large-scale data center generators and cutting-edge power management solutions. You'll own system architecture, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure our solutions deliver performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You'll be a key technical leader from concept through launch, mentoring engineers along the way.

Base pay

$138,000.00 / yr - $220,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus and RSUs

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What you'll do

  • Translate customer needs into clear system-level requirements through collaboration with product, engineering, and business partners.
  • Define architecture and design strategies for hardware and software systems, documenting inputs, outputs, interfaces, and interactions.
  • Own the product and system requirements from start to finish, ensuring validation and verification at every level (component, subsystem, system).
  • Develop system integration and test strategies, including hands-on activities for new and existing product platforms.
  • Lead and participate in technical reviews, discussions, and design activities across the engineering organization.
  • Create and manage key documentation : Statements of Requirements, system block diagrams, and technical specifications.
  • Influence product development plans, schedules, and cost targets while keeping the system aligned with business goals.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Travel occasionally to other Generac sites and customer locations as needed.

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in a product development or systems-focused environment.
  • Preferred qualifications

  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.
  • Deep experience in system-level product development, ideally following the V-Model or NPI process.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, especially large generators (500kW–5MW), grid / islanded solutions, and load-sharing systems.
  • Hands-on experience with generator paralleling, synchronization, and power management.
  • Ability to produce technical documents, such as system architecture, block diagrams, and interface specs.
  • Proven cross-functional leadership and ability to deliver in a matrixed organization.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.
  • Experience in designing and packaging electromechanical systems.
  • Technical expertise

  • Strong command of systems engineering principles and structured problem-solving.
  • Advanced knowledge of communication protocols and hardware interfaces.
  • Ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
  • Why you'll love it here

  • On-Site Perks : Gym, cafe, walking trails, and free parking.
  • Culture of Celebration : Fun Days, family events, retiree reunions, and summer hours.
  • Dress for Your Day : Jeans-friendly environment.
  • Mission-Driven Work : We support customers and respond to storms with urgency.
  • Product Discounts & Loan Programs : Perks beyond the workplace.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Industries : Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

    Inferred from the description for this job : Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave.

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