Staff Engine Design Engineer: Powertrain Systems & Optimization

Generac Power Systems Inc; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Staff Engine Design Engineer - Architect to advance internal combustion engine design, leveraging Creo, Python, and data-driven analysis.

You will optimize engine and generator performance, reliability, and emissions across gaseous fueled applications. You will conduct design reviews, run simulations, interpret test data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and ensure product success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Hands-on experience with engine and engine component design.
• Experience in powertrain design and analysis – CREO or similar.
• Hands-on experience with FEA as applied to engine design.

Responsibilities

• Design engine systems and components using design reviews, calculations, problem solving, and simulation input to support overall engine and generator design.
• Evaluate engine and systems designs relative to performance and emissions.
• Conduct system analysis using calculations to optimize peak and reliability performance of the engine/generator.
• Interpret testing results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide product development.
• Contribute to development of engine workflows and analysis best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Apply data analysis techniques, including Matlab/Simulink or Python-based scripting, and machine learning to support predictive modeling and performance forecasting.

Skills

Engine design

Powertrain analysis

Python

Data analysis

Machine learning

Software integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

FEA tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Staff Engine Design Engineer - Architect to advance internal combustion engine design, leveraging Creo, Python, and data-driven analysis.

You will optimize engine and generator performance, reliability, and emissions across gaseous fueled applications. You will conduct design reviews, run simulations, interpret test data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and ensure product success.