Power Generation Application Engineer

Generac Power Systems Inc; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking an engineer with 1–2 years of design experience to join our sales-focused development program in Wisconsin.

The role involves intensive training, onboarding, and hands-on design tasks to support market growth, and a path to leadership within the sales function. The position requires willingness to travel 75% and relocate outside of Wisconsin after program completion, along with an Engineering Degree and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willing to travel 75% and relocate outside Wisconsin after program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in onboarding classes, LMS courses, facility tours and sales onboarding; complete Generator 101 coursework and learn to develop strategic sales plans and budgeting.
• Develop relationships with industrial distributors, support sales during six months of training with Inside Sales Rep team and drive CI process improvements with CI and Marketing teams.
• Execute: provide customer service and technical sales support to distribution and customers; coordinate design options with distribution and engineering; negotiate and close contracts to achieve margin targets.

Skills

Design experience

Education

Engineering Degree

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Minimum Qualifications

Engineering Degree

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree

Willing to travel 75% of the time and relocate outside of WI upon program completion

Engineer with one to two years of design experience

Essential Duties

• 40% Learn Participate in corporate on boarding classes & LMS courses Complete facility tours and sales department onboarding process Generator 101 course work Complete training on how to develop and implement strategic sales plans focused on growing sales and learning to identify opportunities and threats Learn to develop accurate and detailed metrics to facilitate effective business forecasting and resource allocation, including budgeting Learn to manage and grow P&L
• 20% Develop Work with CI team to develop and drive CI process improvements within the sales function Work with Marketing to develop initiatives/merchandising/packaging that drive sales efforts Develop and retain relationships with industrial distributors by offering various levels of support throughout the sales process during six months of training with current Inside Sales Rep team
• 40% Execute Provide customer service and technical sales support to distribution and their customers. Coordinate special design options between distribution and engineering. Support Generac’s natural gas market position by helping convert diesel quotes/projects into gas Rotate through Lead Gas, Telecom/GES and EPC structure models Rotate through ATS Vertical, Transfer Switches, SAP, Winchill and Genconnect Negotiate and close contracts Develop broad and deep account relationships Achieve contribution margin targets
• Other Duties as assigned and the following: Special projects as assigned. Participation in sales process training programs. Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation and social skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture
• Ability to analyze financials
• Ability to relocate outside of Wisconsin upon program completion

Physical Demands

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 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.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.