Senior Controls Engineer

DR Power LLP; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DR Power LLP in Sussex, WI is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, validation, and continuous improvement of control systems for power products. The role focuses on PLC-based solutions for generators and energy storage applications.

You will develop high-fidelity simulations, drive hardware integration, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with manufacturing teams. Some travel to other facility locations may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with PLC programming, control design, and power systems applications.

Responsibilities

• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
• Develops precise functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates components for manufacturability.
• Collaborates with manufacturing partners and designers to optimize designs.
• Uses PLC programming to develop instructions for machine operation.
• Mentors and supports less-experienced engineers.

Skills

Control system design

PLC programming

Model-based design

Simulation development

Test & validation planning

Communication skills

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

## Senior Controls EngineerApplylocations: Sussex, WI - USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR15220# **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?The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for providing expertise regarding new product development as well as continuous improvement of legacy systems. Day to day responsibilities include control design and tuning, simulation development, PLC programming, and electrical system integration. Additionally, candidates will facilitate product development through design, validation, and release.Major Responsibilities* Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.* Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates a variety of moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.* Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of moderately complex products and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.* Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize moderately complex designs for manufacturability.* Utilizes PLC programming proficiency to develop programming instructions for optimal machine operation.* Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)* Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers.* Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.* Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline;* 5+ years of relevant work experience;Knowledge / Skills / Abilities* Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects;* Proficiency in developing control solutions for power system applications, including generators and battery energy storage systems;* Proficiency in closed loop tuning control tuning, stability analysis, and performance optimization of advanced control algorithms;* Expertise in model-based design methodologies, including development of high-fidelity system simulations, automated design verification and production-ready auto code generation;* Experience in test & validation plan and procedure development and execution including multiple methods (HIL/SIL, bench component and/or system testing, fault injection methods, etc.);* Experience in new product design and development;* Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills;* Ability to translate technical information to all audiences;* Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes;* MS Excel, MS Word;* Experience with machine design;* Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP. *“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.”*