Application Engineer II

Applications Engineer II

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.

Power a smarter world as an Applications Engineer on the Generac Clean Energy Solutions (CES) team! We are shaping the market and investing in new companies and technologies that enable us to improve energy resilience and independence, optimize energy efficiency and consumption, protect and build critical infrastructure.

The Applications Engineer II plays a crucial role in maintaining customer confidence and strengthening dealer relationships by solving problems and developing solutions to improve the quality of our product and service offerings. In this role you will build scalable tools processes to ensure sustainable customer, technical, and field support. You'll contribute to project plans for research, documentation, and development activities that break through regulatory barriers and ensure compliant products and solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3 or more years of relevant work experience in the solar and/or energy storage industry.
• Ability to travel on a domestic (primarily US and Puerto Rico) and occasionally on a foreign basis (total travel up to 25%).

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Hands-on experience with clean energy systems (such as residential solar, storage, and/or energy management) and/or electrical contracting experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with serial communications and connected devices used in residential energy industry (Modbus, TCP/IP, RS485, RS232, etc.)
• Third-Party certification and/or licensure such as NABCEP PVIP or ESIP or electrical licensure.

Essential Duties:

• Research regulatory requirements for Generac products across a variety of markets.
• Develop tools and technical guidance for internal sales teams and field applications engineers.
• Contribute as an SME in the development of training materials, manuals, and other new or updated technical content before publication.
• Review and provide feedback on design and engineering construction plans.
• Track, resolve, and/or drive to closure escalations from other Applications Engineers, Field Applications Engineers, and Technical Support Engineers.
• Record detailed information about service and support activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and flowcharts.
• Understanding of and ability to apply knowledge of electronic and power circuits.
• Working familiarity with the NEC, building codes, and related construction standards.
• Working familiarity with UL and IEEE Solar Inverter related standards.
• Understanding of and ability to use general use and specialized equipment such as oscilloscopes and meters.
• Ability to solve problems in an environment of uncertainty.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Level of Independence: This position is highly independent, working closely with other departments and business leaders. Priorities will be established in consultation with the Director, Field Applications and leaders of stakeholder departments.

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 employee may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 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. Up to 25% travel and valid Driver's License required.

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