Generac · 8 hours ago
Power Generation Application Engineer
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expGenerac is a leader in technological advances in the power generation industry, having designed and manufactured generators for over five decades. The Power Generation Application Engineer position is a developmental role focused on training individuals in industrial sales, responsible for sales growth and market expansion in assigned territories while learning to develop sales strategies and customer relationships.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Participate in corporate on boarding classes & LMS courses
Complete facility tours and sales department onboarding process
Generator 101 course work
Complete training on how to develop and implement strategic sales plans focused on growing sales and learning to identify opportunities and threats
Learn to develop accurate and detailed metrics to facilitate effective business forecasting and resource allocation, including budgeting
Learn to manage and grow P&L
Work with CI team to develop and drive CI process improvements within the sales function
Work with Marketing to develop initiatives/merchandising/packaging that drive sales efforts
Develop and retain relationships with industrial distributors by offering various levels of support throughout the sales process during six months of training with current Inside Sales Rep team
Provide customer service and technical sales support to distribution and their customers
Coordinate special design options between distribution and engineering
Support Generac’s natural gas market position by helping convert diesel quotes/projects into gas
Rotate through Lead Gas, Telecom/GES and EPC structure models
Rotate through ATS Vertical, Transfer Switches, SAP, Winchill and Genconnect
Negotiate and close contracts
Develop broad and deep account relationships
Achieve contribution margin targets
Special projects as assigned
Participation in sales process training programs
Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned
Qualification
Required
Engineering Degree
Valid driver's license
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation and social skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture
Ability to analyze financials
Ability to relocate outside of Wisconsin upon program completion
Preferred
Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree
Willing to travel 75% of the time and relocate outside of WI upon program completion
Engineer with one to two years of design experience
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401k
Free onsite gym open Monday through Saturday for Generac employees
We offer product loan (for up to 4 days) and discount programs
Volunteer Time Off program
Company
Generac
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (35)
2024 (17)
2023 (14)
2022 (17)
2021 (7)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
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 of Policy and Market Development for Energy Technology
Recent News
2025-11-11
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