We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Generac Clean Energy team is seeking an experienced Electronic Design Engineer with expertise in mixed signal PCB design, power electronics, battery electronics, or sensors.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to define, develop, test, and release high performance PCBAs into volume production.

Candidates should be passionate about enhancing system performance and be comfortable operating in a fast-moving internal startup type environment.

This role is based out of our Center of Excellence in Reno, NV

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contributing to every phase of design: initial concept, defining requirements, developing architecture, designing and simulating circuitry, PCB layout, prototyping, validating, optimizing, certifying, and seeing the design through mass production.

• Tightly integrate with mechanical, firmware, and test teams to meet system level requirements.

• Lead/participate in design reviews.

• Perform or assist in DFMEAs.

​ ​Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of relevant work experience in the development and deployment of PCBAs into volume production.

• Proficient with Altium’s schematic and layout design tools and processes, including revision control, PLM management, and part library development.

• Knowledge of PCB materials and stack-ups that assure optimal EMC performance, signal/power integrity, and DFM rules.

• Proficient in analog circuit modeling using SPICE tool of choice.

• Ability to incorporate microcontrollers/processors in designs with consideration for firmware and functional requirements.

• Discrete power supply design (AC/DC, DC/DC).

• Knowledge of energy monitoring and sensing techniques used in battery electronics and grid-tied systems.

• Familiarity with digital communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, CAN).

• Proficient with lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzers, electronic loads, signal generators, etc).

• Excellent PCB level debugging and failure analysis.

• Knowledge of UL, FCC, IEEE, NFPA, ANSI standards relevant to the functional safety and EMC compliance of printed circuit boards.

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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.