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 Clean Energy Solutions is looking for a highly motivated Sr Staff Manufacturing Controls Engineer to work on new product introductions for clean energy solutions. You will be working cross functionally with design engineering, supply chain, test engineering, product management, and contract manufacturers across North America. The Manufacturing Engineering delivers new manufacturing lines to produce residential energy storage systems, and roof top power electronic systems. This position is based at Richardson, Tx and the individual would be focused on supporting the Generac manufacturing operation onsite at the contract manufacturer site. As a Manufacturing Controls Engineer, you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines.
You will be based out of Richardson TX; however, you will be reporting to the manufacturing engineering organization in Reno, NV. As a result, there will be 15% travel required to Reno, NV, Equipment builder sites in north America, and occasional travel to Monterey, MX. Therefore, this position is based out of Dallas, TX metropolitan with occasional travel onsite to Reno, NV.
Position is hybrid and requires travel within the US, Mexico and possibly Canada.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being mass-produced for the first time.
Develop next generation controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with the benefits of a modern software stack.
Act as onsite liaison for the Generac Manufacturing operations at the contract manufacturer's site.
Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp.
Lead and guide manufacturing equipment builders to successful project delivery.
Collaborate on high-level machine and line designs decisions, lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at the contract manufacturer site.
Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc).
Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters).
Travel up to 15% is expected.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Electrical schematic design using AutoCAD.
Programming proficiency in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) using ladder logic and structured text.
15+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
10+ years of experience on bringing up turn-key manufacturing equipment from concept to commission.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
Experience in optimization of Manufacturing Assembly Lines.
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.
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