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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