Generac
The Engine Development Engineer IV will play an important role in advancing the design and performance of internal combustion engines (ICE), through engine development, data‑driven analysis, testing, and design of system components. This position leverages data analytics, ATI Vision, and data acquisition tools to optimize system behavior, improve engine control, improve product reliability, and increase engine performance across a range of gaseous fueled applications.
Major Responsibilities
Designs, validates, and brings new engine and generator products to market
Develops, tests, and integrates complex engine components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for a variety of new and current complex products and/or components
Creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced engine designs for manufacturability
Acts as a resource to mentor junior engineers
Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
7 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive experience in new IC engine design and development.
Proficiency in developing internal combustion engines, including understanding of the effects of spark control, adjusting AFR for best performance and emissions, durability, control system components, intake/exhaust system pressure, and emissions testing
Develops, tests, and integrates complex components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for a variety of complex products and/or components
Ability to perform detail‑oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects.
Expert with internal combustion engine performance development and specification.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a deep understanding of internal combustion engine design, operation, and testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly interpret and present complex simulation results to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced designs for performance.
Preferred Job Requirements – Education
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study.
Preferred Job Requirements – Work Experience
9 years of hands‑on experience in engine and engine system simulation with GT‑SUITE
7 years of experience using Converge to conduct in‑cylinder combustion modeling in internal combustion engines
7 years of experience in automotive development and calibration, or a related engineering discipline
5 years of hands‑on experience with engine and engine component development
5 years of experience in powertrain calibration software – ATI/CAN or similar
3 years of hands‑on experience with ATI Vision as applied to engine control systems
3 years of experience in applying MATLAB/Simulink and Python in engineering analysis and simulation to internal combustion engine design
Preferred Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of internal combustion engines and effective engine test methods
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Labview, Vision, Concerto or similar to modify embedded control software
Extensive experience with internal combustion engine performance development and specification
Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
Understanding of internal combustion engine thermodynamic cycles
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP
Ability to easily apply engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences.
Substantial data analysis and control/diagnostic feature creation skills
Ample familiarity with systems engineering based problem solving
Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing, Electric Power Generation, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
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Major Responsibilities
Designs, validates, and brings new engine and generator products to market
Develops, tests, and integrates complex engine components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for a variety of new and current complex products and/or components
Creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced engine designs for manufacturability
Acts as a resource to mentor junior engineers
Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
7 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive experience in new IC engine design and development.
Proficiency in developing internal combustion engines, including understanding of the effects of spark control, adjusting AFR for best performance and emissions, durability, control system components, intake/exhaust system pressure, and emissions testing
Develops, tests, and integrates complex components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for a variety of complex products and/or components
Ability to perform detail‑oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects.
Expert with internal combustion engine performance development and specification.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a deep understanding of internal combustion engine design, operation, and testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly interpret and present complex simulation results to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced designs for performance.
Preferred Job Requirements – Education
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study.
Preferred Job Requirements – Work Experience
9 years of hands‑on experience in engine and engine system simulation with GT‑SUITE
7 years of experience using Converge to conduct in‑cylinder combustion modeling in internal combustion engines
7 years of experience in automotive development and calibration, or a related engineering discipline
5 years of hands‑on experience with engine and engine component development
5 years of experience in powertrain calibration software – ATI/CAN or similar
3 years of hands‑on experience with ATI Vision as applied to engine control systems
3 years of experience in applying MATLAB/Simulink and Python in engineering analysis and simulation to internal combustion engine design
Preferred Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of internal combustion engines and effective engine test methods
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Labview, Vision, Concerto or similar to modify embedded control software
Extensive experience with internal combustion engine performance development and specification
Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
Understanding of internal combustion engine thermodynamic cycles
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP
Ability to easily apply engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences.
Substantial data analysis and control/diagnostic feature creation skills
Ample familiarity with systems engineering based problem solving
Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing, Electric Power Generation, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
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