Generac · 3 months ago
Engine Development Engineer IV
Waukesha, WI - USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expGenerac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. The Engine Development Engineer IV plays a crucial role in advancing the design and performance of internal combustion engines through data-driven analysis, testing, and design of system components.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Designs, validates, and brings new engine and generator products to market
Specifies precise new engine design requirements
Develops, tests, and integrates complex engine components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for a variety of new and current complex products and/or components
Creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced engine designs for manufacturability
Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers
Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
7 years of relevant work experience
Extensive experience in new IC engine design and development
Proficiency in developing internal combustion engines, including understanding of the effects of spark control, adjusting AFR for best performance and emissions, durability, control system components, intake/exhaust system pressure, and emissions testing
Develops, tests, and integrates complex components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for a variety of complex products and/or components
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects
Expert with internal combustion engine performance development and specification
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of internal combustion engine design, operation, and testing
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly interpret and present complex simulation results to technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced designs for performance
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study
9 years of hands-on experience in engine and engine system simulation with GT-SUITE
7 years of experience using Converge to conduct in-cylinder combustion modeling in internal combustion engines
7 years of experience in automotive development and calibration, or a related engineering discipline
5 years of hands-on experience with engine and engine component development
5 years of experience in powertrain calibration software - ATI/CAN or similar
3 years of hands-on experience with ATI Vision as applied to engine control systems
3 years of experience in applying MATLAB/Simulink and Python in engineering analysis and simulation to internal combustion engine design
Comprehensive knowledge of internal combustion engines and effective engine test methods
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Labview, Vision, Concerto or similar to modify embedded control software
Extensive experience with internal combustion engine performance development and specification
Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
Understanding of internal combustion engine thermodynamic cycles
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP
Ability to easily apply engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences
Substantial data analysis and control/diagnostic feature creation skills
Ample familiarity with systems engineering based problem solving
Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team
Company
Generac
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
GRIP ProgramUS Department of Energy
2024-10-21Grant· $50M
2024-07-17Grant· $200M
2023-10-27Grant· $50M
Leadership Team
Aaron Jagdfeld
CEO
Anne Hoskins
SVP Policy and Market Development-- Energy Technology
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