Location:
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Job Description This experienced engineer will be directly involved in overall
engineering evaluation of our Energy Technology products with
specialized focus on roof top module level power electronics (MLPE)
products and its interactions with energy storage devices. This engineer
will be responsible for setting reliability goals, reviewing Design for
Reliability (DFA), and monitoring and executing reliability
demonstration tests. This person is expected to drive component and
system level risk assessment and develop and monitor methodologies to
evaluate design robustness and reliability.
This position will report to the Engineering Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Drive the engineering teams to meet Generac's high product
performance and reliability standards through DfR reviews, suggestions
and guidance. Develop design verification and validation plans and report
(DVP&Rs) for reliability assessment of Generac Clean Energy products
at component and/or system level. Gain a deep understanding of the operating environment and performance requirements for our Clean Energy products. Create detailed procedures and reports documenting all findings and conclusions. Provide input during Risk Assessments, FMEA/DFMEAs, and Design Reviews. Ensure that test plans address requirements in all applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.) Assist test development team with test setups and work with
product development team to ensure functionality coverage during testing
and its monitoring. Support root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during reliability tests. Monitor and determine status of reliability demonstration tests and report out to the leadership. Manage third party resources (external labs, consultants,
etc.) to fulfill delegated work packages including statement of work
development, scope management, commercial agreements, and Engineering
reports. Support product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs). Mentor and teach less experienced engineers. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. 8 + years of relevant work experience that is aligned with the "Essential Duties and Responsibilities captured above". Additional Skills Preferred: Master's degree in Electronics, or related discipline. Experience developing and/or validating power electronic products. Experience with renewable energy products. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge and experience testing complex electronic modules. Experience with reliability failure modes of technologies
involving power electronics and failure mechanisms with respect to
reliability. Very good understanding of relevant test standards (IEEE, JEDEC, IEC etc.). Ability to apply engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services, and processes. Ability to solve complex engineering problems. Statistical analysis knowledge to assess reliability risk based on design and application. Excellent oral and written communication. Strong decision-making skills.