Applications Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides expert-level technical guidance for product design and development utilizing customer requirements, industry standards, internal guidelines, and past experiences

• Collaborates closely with R&D, marketing, sales, or supply chain teams to ensure the final product meets customer needs and time table

• Provides technical subject matter expertise to stakeholders, making recommendations on product features, design, and implementation that are enforced both from a theoretical and practical perspective

• Carried out product testing and evaluation based on quality performance standards

• Acts as a mentor for developing and launching of new product iterations and supports to junior level applications engineers

• Executes the launch and introduction of new products, including training for sales teams, establishing communication protocols with customers, and monitoring performance metrics

• Provide technical support to customers and resolves any technical issues that may arise through any pre or post-sales activities

• Manage the roadmap for future product iterations, staying up to date on industry trends and customer needs

• Collaborate with other teams on more complex and technical engineering problems where heavier technical guidance is essential

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably electrical)

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical and mechanical control systems, including reading architectural, mechanical and electrical 1-lines

• 5+ years’ experience working in an applications engineering or technical solutions role with a specific focus on energy storage, PV and other multi asset microgrid systems at entities like electrical contractors, engineering firms, project developers

• 5+ years’ experience working with sales/business development and project management teams in a technical sales enablement role

• Ability to travel up to 40% to visit customer sites

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering; preferably with a power systems or power electronics focus

• Well versed in energy storage applications, use cases, regional and national incentive structures

• Solid understanding of and ability to read/create 1-line diagrams, sequence of operations etc.

• Project management experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills

• Detail oriented with associated project management skills

• Maintain expert level of internal and external product knowledge on energy storage and broader Distributed Energy Systems

• Demonstrated skills around being an energy solutions architect

• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture

• Demonstrated caliber to take on open ended challenges and innovate by partnering internally and externally to create solutions

• Ability to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve application problems independently with minimum supervision

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, preferably in one or more distributed energy system techno economic modeling tools

Great Reasons to work for Generac: 

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

• 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 

• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time. 

• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. 

• We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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