Overview
Applications Engineer – Data Centers Jobs in Georgetown, USA at Generac Power Systems Inc
Job Overview
The Staff Applications Engineer is responsible for developing and launching new products, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and providing technical expertise to both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and design product specifications using customer requirements, industry standards, and internal guidelines.
- Work cross‑functionally with R&D, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure products meet market needs and are delivered on time.
- Act as a technical expert for internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance on product features, design, and implementation.
- Conduct product testing to ensure products meet quality standards and performance requirements.
- Lead the launch and introduction of new products, including training for sales teams, communicating technical specifications to customers, and tracking performance metrics.
- Manage the roadmap for future product iterations, staying up to date on industry trends and customer needs.
- Work with customers on product implementation, providing technical support and troubleshooting as needed.
- Act as a mentor for more junior team members, providing guidance and support on technical issues and career development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably electrical).
- 8+ years’ experience in electrical and mechanical control systems, including reading architectural, mechanical and electrical 1‑lines.
- Experience in an applications engineering or technical solutions role with a focus on energy storage, PV and other multi‑asset microgrid systems.
- Experience working with sales/business development and project management teams in a technical sales enablement role.
- Ability to travel up to 40% to visit customer sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or power electronics.
- Excellent technical understanding of distributed energy systems architecture and the interplay of energy storage with PV, gensets, EVSE, etc.
- Well versed in energy storage applications, use cases, and regional and national incentive structures.
- Solid understanding of and ability to read/create 1‑line diagrams and sequences of operations to support microgrid design.
- Experience developing, utilizing, and maintaining commercial tools and processes related to storage system sizing, techno‑economic modeling, and quoting/proposal development.
- Experience value‑selling energy storage, especially in behind‑the‑meter applications.
- Project management experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Detail oriented with project management skills.
- Maintain expert level of internal and external product knowledge on energy storage and broader distributed energy systems.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as an energy solutions architect.
- Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture.
- Capacity to take on open‑ended challenges and innovate by partnering internally and externally.
- Apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve application problems independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and at least one distributed energy system techno‑economic modeling tool.
Benefits
- Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Volunteer time‑off program for charitable activities.
- Opportunities for community involvement and professional growth.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls; stand and walk; occasionally stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders; and lift up to 25 pounds. The role involves frequent computer‑based work with periods of sitting and close vision. Occasional travel is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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Title: Applications Engineer – Data Centers
Company: Generac Power Systems Inc
Location: Georgetown, USA
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