Senior Field Controls Engineer - Power Systems

DR Power LLP; Sussex (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Senior Staff Controls Engineer to lead control design, tuning, simulation development, PLC programming, and electrical system integration for both new products and legacy improvements. The role emphasizes close collaboration with cross-functional teams to move designs from concept through validation and release, ensuring reliability and safety across complex power systems.

The position requires 10+ years of experience in control engineering, expertise in model-based design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience; knowledge/skills for detailed, multi-project work.
• Expertise in developing control algorithms for power control and power management.
• Experience with model-based design including simulations and auto code generation.
• Experience with test & validation plans (HIL/SIL, bench testing, fault injection).
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.

Responsibilities

• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
• Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates complex components; evaluates design’s cost, reliability, and safety.
• Develops testing plans for various products and components; creates and reviews specs and BOMs.
• Collaborates with manufacturing partners and designers to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and supports product development plans; travel up to 80%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Control design

PLC programming

Simulation

Model-based design

Cross-functional collaboration

HIL/SIL testing

Excel

Written communication

Power control systems

System optimization

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Generac is seeking a Senior Staff Controls Engineer to lead control design, tuning, simulation development, PLC programming, and electrical system integration for both new products and legacy improvements. The role emphasizes close collaboration with cross-functional teams to move designs from concept through validation and release, ensuring reliability and safety across complex power systems.

The position requires 10+ years of experience in control engineering, expertise in model-based design,