Senior Transfer Switch Engineer - Lead Design & Validation

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer-Transfer Switch to drive engineering input in product development. The successful candidate will design, validate, and bring new transfer switch products to market, collaborating with various teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, over 10 years of experience, and strong skills in CAD systems and material design. This is a crucial role requiring both technical expertise and the ability to mentor other engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in design with materials like plastics, aluminum castings, and sheet metal.
• Knowledge of automatic transfer switches and switchgear systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate new transfer switch products.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners for optimization.
• Utilize CAD/CAE systems to model new designs and produce engineering drawings.

Skills

Detail-oriented work

Ability to conduct analysis using FEA, CFD

Strong written communication skills

3D modeling (ProE or SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Generac is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer-Transfer Switch to drive engineering input in product development. The successful candidate will design, validate, and bring new transfer switch products to market, collaborating with various teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, over 10 years of experience, and strong skills in CAD systems and material design. This is a crucial role requiring both technical expertise and the ability to mentor other engineers.