Staff Energy Storage Engineer

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Staff Energy Storage Engineer

Req # 64648

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

At Generac, our people help make the world safer, brighter and more productive. We are united by our efforts to inspire change for a better world; impact our people and community; influence and achieve positive results; and innovate the industry. Our shared goals allow people with diverse backgrounds and points of view to work together, bringing our global customers peace of mind through reliable products and exceptional support.

The Staff Electrical Engineer-Energy Storage Systems is responsible for integrating components and controls to drive the Commercial and Industrial energy storage system design. This role provides electrical system engineering expertise and battery energy storage systems (BESS) product development projects by interfacing with the cross-functional team including Core Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing and Strategic Global Sourcing. Generac offers the flexibility to work in a hybrid or on-site capacity at Global Headquarters in Waukesha, WI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, validate, and contribute to new energy storage system product design and development through electrical component integration and system operation

• Apply power and control integration knowledge to create design documentation

• Lead design reviews

• Define system test plans and reliability requirements

• Develop and execute system sequence of operations to enable energy system systems use cases such as demand response, on and off-grid reliability, renewable energy optimization, frequency regulation, energy arbitrage, distributed energy resource optimization, etc.

• Specifies product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates avariety of moderately complexcomponents to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and functional safety

• Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for avariety of moderately complexproducts and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.

• Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimizemoderately complexdesigns for manufacturability.

• Create high level electrical drawings and model designs, then collaborate with others to complete detailed drawings utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) such as AutoCAD or Creo.

• Supports product development plans through the schedule, product cost, and meeting design inputs.

• Translates technical information to varied audiences through written communication and presentation skills

• Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineer

• Travelsto other Generac facilities as necessary

• Other duties as assigned

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 7+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in one or more of the following EnergyStorage System technologies such as AC or DC coupled systems, batteries, battery management systems, power conversion systems such as inverters or converters, PV, fire suppression systems, thermal management systems and firmware

· Advanced knowledge of control methods, energy management systems, and battery management systems

· Ability to integrate system controls using Modbus (TCP/IP or RTU), CAN bus, or other communication protocols to varied PLC platforms

· Familiarity with regulatory compliance such as: UL 1741, UL 9540 -A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70, DER interconnect standards, and generally with UL, NFPA, CSA, FCC, and IEC standards governing energy storage systems

· Advanced ability to use DFMEA risk assessment tools

Knowledge:

• Product design experience in electrical systems integration and manufacturing support (design for manufacturing)

• Hands on involvement with troubleshooting, testing, and validating AC/DC electrical systems

• Background with battery energy storage systems, microgrids, distributed energy resources, power conversion systems, low or medium voltage electrical distribution

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 include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel

Benefits:

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

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, & 401k

• 401 (k) retirement savings plans with company match

• Medical support programs: Maternity, Diabetes, Treatment Decision Support and more

• Work-life benefits: PTO and Holidays

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