Senior Controls Engineer: Power Systems & PLC

Generac Power Systems Inc; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, validate, and bring innovative control solutions for power systems, including generators and storage. You will develop simulations, tune control loops, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with power system applications for generators and battery energy storage.
• Proficiency in closed-loop tuning, stability analysis and performance optimization.
• Model-based design with high-fidelity simulations and automated design verification.
• Experience with test and validation plans (HIL/SIL) and production-ready auto code generation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical information to all audiences.

Responsibilities

• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
• Develops control solutions for power system applications and ensures optimal machine operation.
• Tunes controls, runs simulations, and analyzes performance for improvements.
• Collaborates with manufacturing, contract manufacturers, and product specialists for manufacturability.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and supports project plans and schedules.
• Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.

Skills

Control design

PLC programming

System simulation

Electrical systems

Product development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, validate, and bring innovative control solutions for power systems, including generators and storage. You will develop simulations, tune control loops, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.