Software Development Engineer I

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.

JOB SUMMARY: The Software Development Engineer I will be part of a team developing applications that control, monitor, trouble-shoot and tune electric power generators. This position will involve the design and development of web and desktop software applications that interact with embedded real time control systems that provide electrical power generation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or directly related Engineering degree
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in full-stack web programming (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Experience with the C and C# programming languages and Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Experience with the Linux operating system
  
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Utilize HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, C#/Blazor and C on Linux to develop new system features and functionality
• Participate in the design and development process to create cost effective technical solutions
• Contribute to integrated product solutions that use embedded and server-based software systems to control and monitor power generation systems.
• Provide engineering field support to customers and dealers as needed, including occasional site travel.
  
  
  

Other Duties as assigned and the following:

• Other duties as assigned; anticipate less than 10%
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply software engineering knowledge to improve products or services
• Ability to solve moderate to complex software engineering problems
• Good decision-making skills
• MS Excel, MS Word
• Proficient oral and written communication
  
  
  

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.”