Lead Control Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Generac Full time

For over six decades, Generac has been at the forefront of energy innovation. From pioneering the home standby generator market to evolving into a comprehensive energy technology solutions provider, we are committed to advancing the energy landscape.

Join a recognized leader in the power sector as we embark on our journey of growth and transformation into an energy technology company.

We are in search of a dedicated Senior Control Systems Engineer to become a vital member of our Core Energy Storage Team. The ideal candidate will be eager to embrace a challenging technical career path and will value mentorship from seasoned professionals in the fields of battery technology and power electronics. Your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our proprietary energy storage systems, allowing Generac to offer superior energy solutions to our clientele.

The Senior Control Systems Engineer role is a hands-on position tasked with delivering meticulously developed and rigorously tested control system solutions tailored for energy storage applications. These solutions often involve signal processing, filtering and estimation algorithms, modulators, phase-locked loops, and predictive control algorithms. The successful candidate will take charge of creating high-quality control system solutions and will contribute to both residential and commercial/industrial markets.

This position offers flexibility in terms of location, allowing for work from various technical centers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with senior engineers to develop a robust and reusable control system algorithm library/platform for core energy storage solutions.
  • Design and implement digital control systems for energy storage technologies, including inverters, DC/DC converters, battery management systems, and electrical machines.
  • Work in close partnership with power electronics, battery, and firmware engineers to translate product requirements into detailed control system development plans.
  • Exhibit ownership of project workflow management throughout the design, validation, field testing, and production release phases of control system development.
  • Thoroughly develop detailed physical system models and control system models; share validated models with the technical community.
  • Contribute to control system platform roadmaps and innovation projects; collaborate with engineering teams to assess needs, enhance capabilities, and adapt platforms for new applications.
  • Develop testing solutions for control validation; create and specify test fixtures; and support the continuous improvement of automated testing systems.
  • Provide ongoing support for released control systems; investigate root causes and develop solutions for identified field issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Power Electronics, Control Systems, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong educational background in control system theory and/or digital signal processing; a Master's degree or advanced degree is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience and solid laboratory skills; a commitment to ensuring functionality in both lab and field settings.
  • Proficiency in developing embedded C code for DSPs; strong coding abilities.
  • Experience with system simulation environments (e.g., PLECS, Matlab/Simulink, PSIM).
  • Demonstrated understanding of application physics and first principles; familiarity with power electronics or power systems is advantageous.
  • Aptitude for performing trade-off analyses, identifying issues, and driving technical decisions.
  • Ability to develop Python scripts for analysis and data processing.
  • Skill in identifying key technical issues and communicating them effectively.
  • Familiarity with analog and digital circuitry; capability to model and account for circuitry in control system design.
  • Knowledge of fieldbus networking protocols (e.g., CAN, Modbus).
  • Experience with version/release management tools (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools such as Jira.

Physical Demands: The role requires regular communication and the use of hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee will frequently stand and walk, and may occasionally need to stoop, bend, or reach above shoulder height. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds may be required. This position involves significant computer-based work, necessitating periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel may be necessary.

Generac is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

To formally apply for this position, please visit our careers page.

Completion of the online application is required to be considered for this role.

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