What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Electrical Engineering position at Generac Power Systems, Inc.?
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.
Generac is seeking an industry leading Senior Engineering Manager for Power Electronics to contribute to Generac's home standby battery systems. As a member of our team, you will shape the direction of the next generation renewable energy products at Generac. You will provide power electronics and general engineering expertise and operate as the technical leader responsible for coordinating and overseeing design and technical activities of a product development team focused DC to DC and DC to AC power conversion systems. You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world's energy infrastructure and thrive working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
This role is located in our North Billerica, MA office with regular travel (15% - 20%) to our S. Portland ME office or can also be based in S. Portland, ME.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a high-performing team of engineers and technicians specializing in the full development cycle of power electronics systems, including high power, high efficiency and innovative DC-DC converters and DC-AC inverters, and digital and analog design
- Drive the architecture, topology, design, implementation and validation of power electronics systems
- Evaluate and negotiate product / solution requirements, assimilate with strategic product and technology development roadmap and ensure alignment with team's work
- Develops deep knowledge of current and future products and provides technical guidance to the team
- Creates and maintains a team culture which encourages excellence, innovation, collaboration, excitement, commitment, and a sense of urgency toward goals and continuous improvement
- Fosters deep cross-functional collaboration between engineering disciplines, engineering sites, sales, support, operations, finance, and other departments
- Designs and directs the work of the team. Hires, coaches, and develops staff, sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate
- Manages performance, recognizes achievement, provides feedback, and administers progressive constructive feedback when necessary
- Ensures all product development or product improvement projects adhere to the technical, schedule, and cost constraints defined by project stakeholders
- Develop innovative technology, tackle difficult problems, adhere to highest standards for design quality and reliability, and help deliver world-class power electronics solutions to our customers
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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."
