Product Engineer - Electrical & Controls for Gensets

Blue Star Power Systems, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Star Power Systems, Inc. in Upper North Mankato MN is seeking a Product Engineer focusing on electrical systems and controls integration for generator sets. You will design, develop, and continuously improve genset electrical systems, wiring, and control logic.

The role requires experience with PLC/SCADA, CAD drawings (AutoCAD), and cross-functional collaboration to meet performance and safety standards. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience in power generation, industrial electrical systems, or control systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of genset control systems preferred.
• Experience with electrical design software and tools.
• Ability to read and develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Familiarity with generator operation, synchronization, load sharing, and protective relaying.
• Experience with diesel or natural gas gensets ranging from 30kW to 2MW+.
• Programming experience with PLCs, HMI, or SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical aspects of gensets (cooling systems, enclosures, fuel systems) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and support low- and medium-voltage electrical systems for diesel and natural gas gensets.
• Specify and integrate components like breakers, relays, sensors, regulators, panels, wiring harnesses.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams using CAD tools.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot genset controller systems.
• Integrate PLC/SCADA systems and interface with ATS, BMS, and other auxiliary systems.
• Configure logic, alarms, protections, and remote monitoring capabilities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Provide engineering support for custom genset configurations (mobile, standby, prime power).
• Create and maintain product BOMs, wiring diagrams, test plans, and installation guides.
• Ensure compliance with UL2200, NFPA, CSA; support UL/certification testing and inspections.

Skills

Electrical engineering

System integration

Schematics & wiring diagrams

PLC/SCADA programming

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC/SCADA software

Job description

Blue Star Power Systems, Inc. in Upper North Mankato MN is seeking a Product Engineer focusing on electrical systems and controls integration for generator sets. You will design, develop, and continuously improve genset electrical systems, wiring, and control logic.

The role requires experience with PLC/SCADA, CAD drawings (AutoCAD), and cross-functional collaboration to meet performance and safety standards. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.