Senior Manager, Engineering -Integrated Energy Systems

generac; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Storm response volunteering

Generac culture and events

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for Integrated Energy Systems in Peoria, IL. You will lead electrical, mechanical, and controls engineers to deliver reliable, code-compliant power distribution solutions and manufacturable designs.

This role partners with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales, and Controls Engineering to drive technical excellence. The position emphasizes ownership, rapid issue resolution, and continuous improvement, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 8 years related experience in engineering and maintenance.
• 10+ years' experience in lean manufacturing; 5 years of progressive Engineering and/or Maintenance management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical and mechanical engineers for new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Set priorities and allocate resources to balance customer commitments and manufacturing demand.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to drive alignment, integration, and successful outcomes across Generac's energy systems.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Service (DFS) improvements to simplify production and reduce cost.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Power distribution

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Electrical safety

Quality improvement

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Senior Engineering Manager - Integrated Energy Systems

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?

will lead Generac's engineering team in Peoria, IL, supporting the design and development of power distribution and protection products. This leader will oversee electrical, mechanical, and controls engineers delivering reliable, code-compliant, and manufacturable solutions. The role serves as a key connection between engineering and manufacturing to drive efficient execution, rapid issue resolution, and product quality. Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in electrical power systems, power distribution equipment, and applicable industry standards. This position partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales, and Controls Engineering to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical and mechanical engineers supporting new product development, custom engineered solutions, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Build a culture focused on ownership, responsiveness, technical rigor, and operational excellence.
• Establish priorities and resource allocation to support both customer commitments and manufacturing demands.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across Generac's C&I Energy Systems organization to drive alignment, integration, and successful customer outcomes.

Electrical System Design & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for low and medium voltage power distribution systems including switchgear, paralleling gear, docking stations, and control systems.
• Review and approve complex electrical designs, one-line diagrams, schematics, equipment layouts, and control architectures.
• Ensure designs align with customer specifications, performance requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.

Compliance & Product Safety

• Drive engineering rigor for product compliance to applicable standards, such as UL 891, UL 1558, UL 508A, NEC, NFPA or other customer specifications.
• Ensure engineering compliance reviews and support certification activities.
• Maintain a strong organizational focus on electrical safety, product reliability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Manufacturing & Operations Support

• Partner closely with Manufacturing and Operations teams to support daily production activities, and provide rapid engineering response to resolve issues.
• Organize the teams around problem-solving efforts to resolve design, assembly, and test challenges.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Service (DFS) improvements that simplify production, improve quality, and reduce cost, or improve the customer life cycle experience.

Customer-Focused Solution Development Lead

• Review project specifications and develop compliant electrical architectures that meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and customers to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements.

Platform Standardization and Scalability

• Lead efforts to increase commonality across products, improving efficiency, quality, and speed of execution.
• Support the development of flexible, scalable solutions that address a broad range of customer applications.
• Designs and directs the work of the tea and selects, coaches, and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Technology or related degree OR 8 years related experience in the Engineering and Maintenance function within a similar working environment.
• 10 + years' experience working and supporting a lean manufacturing environment. 5 years of progressive Engineering and/or Maintenance management experience in similar work environment.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Engineering team leadership
• Switchgear/power distribution expertise
• Electrical codes, UL standards, and compliance
• Manufacturable power-system solutions
• Manufacturing and operations partnership
• Cross-functional leadership
• Engineering execution, quality, and continuous improvement

Great Reasons to work for Generac

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
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