Lead System Validation & Automation Engineer

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior System Validation and Automation Engineer in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role focuses on planning and executing system-level validation for power electronics, energy storage, and connected energy products.

You will combine electrical testing with Python-based automation to improve test coverage and repeatability. Work closely with hardware and firmware teams to investigate complex system behavior, provide evidence for product decisions, and develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in validation or testing of power electronics or embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead system validation planning and execution for products.
• Develop Python-based automated tests and reusable test libraries.
• Integrate test setups with hardware and lab equipment.
• Investigate failures using measurements, logs, and traces.
• Coordinate regression testing and validation reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve testing methods.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

Electrical testing

Linux scripting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Programmable power sources

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior System Validation and Automation Engineer in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role focuses on planning and executing system-level validation for power electronics, energy storage, and connected energy products.

You will combine electrical testing with Python-based automation to improve test coverage and repeatability. Work closely with hardware and firmware teams to investigate complex system behavior, provide evidence for product decisions, and develop