Engineering Manager-Battery Management Systems

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 Power Systems

• We are seeking a Manager for Battery Management Systems to join the Generac team and contribute to our continued growth and transformation as a leading energy technologies provider! This is a key leadership role that will support our commitment to create better energy solutions for our customers. The position is eligible for relocation and is based in our Headquarters in Waukesha, WI, located between Madison and Milwaukee.

The Manager

• Battery Management Systems provides leadership of the Generac battery management Core function. The Core battery management team develops production-ready electronics and firmware solutions to support Generac's battery electrification strategy. Applications include clean energy, EV charging, off-grid power, and industrial BESS. The ideal candidate will possess experience leading tech teams with a track record of delivering reliable and high-quality solutions. This position reports to the Director of the Power Conversion & Energy Storage Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a high-performing team of engineers specializing in the full development cycle of Generac's battery management systems

• Define a portfolio and execution plan for battery management development projects and improvement projects; support with appropriate analyses (e.g, RoI, revenue impact, budget analysis, etc.)

• Drive the architecture, implementation, and validation of battery management systems

• Evaluate and negotiate product/solution requirements; assimilate with Core BMS platform strategy; and ensure the team's work is aligned

• Enable a culture that fosters a positive employee work environment and embraces an open exchange ideas and viewpoints

• Work with employees to help them achieve their full potential at Generac; recognize employee contributions and reward outstanding contributions

• Identify and anticipate resource conflicts and workflow conflicts, work to resolve them constructively

• Support financial discipline; plan and organize budgets to support strategic initiatives

• Most importantly, develop innovative technology, tackle difficult problems, and help deliver world-class energy solutions to our customers!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Physics

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience

• 5+ years managing a team

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Master's in Engineering

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions impacting business/organizational direction

• Prior experience as a tech lead delivering high-tech hardware & firmware solutions

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of power electronics hardware, semiconductor power devices, and advanced digital control systems

• Understanding of test and verification methods for release of production ready solutions

• Experience with designing to meet agency compliance such as UL, CSA, NEC, CE, FCC, NFPA and EPA

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

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 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.

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