Electrical Controls Engineer I - Power Generation

Power Solutions International; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet insurance

Discounted prescription plans

401k match

Life insurance and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Power Solutions International is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer I to design electrical systems for diesel and gas-fueled generators. Under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will design, test, and optimize controls and power designs.

You will create layouts in AutoCAD Electrical, specify components, and ensure compliance with NEC, UL standards, and safety requirements while supporting production and field service as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1–2 years of related experience or 3–5 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical (schematic, panel layouts, interconnects, and point-to-point wiring diagrams).
• Knowledge of NEC70e, UL standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical systems for diesel and/or gas-fueled generators, meeting engineering standards, applicable codes, customer specifications, and within cost constraints.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements.
• Create and maintain design layouts and files in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Focus on power design of main AC systems (low voltage <600V).
• Evaluate and select electrical/electronic components for control systems.
• Focus on Control Systems (Heating, filtration, pumping).
• Create BOM using PSI's ECO process.
• Act as a technical resource for product field support of customers and service personnel.
• Suggest ideas for new products.
• Stay current with new developments in the industry.
• Support production as needed.
• Travel to job sites to resolve problems if necessary.
• Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
• Understand and incorporate UL standards into designs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Power Solutions International is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer I to design electrical systems for diesel and gas-fueled generators. Under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will design, test, and optimize controls and power designs.

You will create layouts in AutoCAD Electrical, specify components, and ensure compliance with NEC, UL standards, and safety requirements while supporting production and field service as needed.