Principal Engineer

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Principal Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for driving innovation, advancing specialised technologies, and shaping the organisation’s technical strategy within control systems and power electronics.

This role focuses on identifying and developing emerging technologies, translating them into scalable product solutions, and creating competitive advantages across the business. As a recognised subject matter expert, you will lead complex product development efforts, influence cross-functional decision-making, and mentor engineering teams while driving new product innovation and business growth.

Responsibilities Drive innovation by researching, evaluating, and advancing emerging and leading-edge technologies to create competitive advantage

Lead end-to-end development of complex control and power systems, from concept through design, validation, and market launch

Define technical strategy and influence product roadmaps in partnership with engineering and leadership teams

Develop new engineering methods, practices, and processes to enhance organisational performance and execution speed

Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing design guidance, risk identification, and technical direction

Collaborate cross-functionally to optimise product performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability while balancing business trade-offs Drive intellectual property development, including patents, technical publications, and industry contributions

Solve complex technical challenges by leading cross-functional teams and enabling alignment across stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline
15+ years of experience in control systems, power electronics, or related engineering fields

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline

Deep expertise in control engineering, particularly within power generation, power management, or similar applications

Strong experience in hardware and firmware development, including C/C++Proven track record of leading complex product development efforts from concept to launch

Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and lead without direct authority

Demonstrated success as a technical innovator within a manufacturing or power systems environment

Broad electronics design experience (e.g., power electronics, engine controls, connectivity modules, embedded systems)
Experience in model-based design, simulation, and advanced system validation (HIL/SIL, system testing, fault injection)
Proven innovation track record including patents and/or published technical papers

Experience analysing complex system performance (thermal, reliability, communications, environmental factors)
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts across audiences

Experience mentoring engineers and driving best practices in design, development, and problem-solving

Great Reasons to work for Generac Competitive Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities

Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers

Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators

Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.“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.”
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