Generac is seeking a Staff Automation and Validation Engineer to lead the design and expansion of automation to validate next-generation renewable energy and distributed energy products
Job Summary
Generac is seeking a Staff Automation and Validation Engineer to lead the design and expansion of automation to validate next-generation renewable energy and distributed energy products.
This role involves building scalable automated test solutions that ensure reliability and performance optimization for complex electrical and embedded systems including hybrid inverters, battery storage, and IoT devices.
The position requires strong software development skills, hands-on hardware testing experience, and the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship within a collaborative, high-tech environment.
Matching Summary
Generac is seeking a Staff Automation and Validation Engineer to lead the design and expansion of automation to validate next-generation renewable energy and distributed energy products.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Python-based automation development
Automated test framework architecture
Hardware-integrated system validation
Embedded systems and firmware interaction
Communication protocols CAN Modbus Ethernet
Lab instrumentation and test equipment integration
Object-oriented programming for automation
Nice-to-have
Mentoring and technical leadership
Cloud data platform expansion
Cross-functional collaboration
Automation strategy development
Use of AWS and data visualization tools
Troubleshooting complex hardware-software issues
Strong written and verbal communication
Key Requirements
BS or MS in Electrical Computer or Software Engineering
8+ years experience in automation for hardware-integrated products
Experience validating power electronics and embedded systems
Technical leadership and mentoring experience
Strong Python and object-oriented programming skills