Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer III; Commercial & Industrial Business Unit – Generac Power Systems

At Generac Industrial Energy,
we harness decades of experience and resources to help you lead the way. It’s the foundation of prosperity, fueling the industries and essential services that drive our society forward. It’s so much more than power. We provide a range of solutions that will work together to streamline your systems across every stage of the energy journey. Our people are united by a shared mission to make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. Come be part of a team where diverse backgrounds, ideas, and talents drive real impact.

Your Impact

We’re looking for a

Mechanical Engineer III

to lead the integration and development of complex power systems—supporting projects like large-scale data center generators and cutting-edge power management solutions.

In this highly visible role, you’ll own system architecture, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure our solutions deliver performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You'll be a key technical leader from concept through launch, championing a systems-first mindset while mentoring and guiding engineers along the way.

What You’ll Do

- Translate customer needs into clear system-level requirements through collaboration with product, engineering, and business partners.

- Define architecture and design strategies for hardware and software systems—documenting inputs, outputs, interfaces, and interactions.

- Own the product and system requirements from start to finish, ensuring validation and verification at every level (component, subsystem, system).

- Develop system integration and test strategies—including hands-on activities for new and existing product platforms.

- Lead and participate in technical reviews, discussions, and design activities across the engineering organization.

- Create and manage key documentation: Statements of Requirements, system block diagrams, and technical specifications.

- Partner with product development teams to determine plans, schedules, and cost targets while keeping the system aligned with business goals.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

- Travel occasionally to other Generac sites and customer locations (as needed).

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

- 5 years of engineering experience in a product development or systems-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.

- Experience in system-level product development, ideally following the V-Model or NPI process.

- Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, especially large generators (500kW–5MW), grid/islanded solutions, and load-sharing systems.

- Hands-on experience with generator paralleling, synchronization, and power management.

- Ability to produce technical documents, such as system architecture, block diagrams, and interface specs.

- Proven cross-functional partnership and ability to deliver in a matrixed organization.

- Advanced problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.

- Experience in designing and packaging electromechanical systems.

Technical Expertise

- Strong command of systems engineering principles and structured problem-solving.

- Advanced knowledge of communication protocols and hardware interfaces.

- Ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.

- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.

Why you’ll love it here

- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

- On-Site Perks: Gym, café, walking trails, and free parking.

- Culture of Celebration: Fun Days, family events, retiree reunions, and summer hours.

- Dress for Your Day: Every day is jeans day.

- Mission-Driven Work: When storms hit, we step up. Whether it's supporting customers or hitting the line—our teams rise to the challenge.

- Product Discounts & Loan Programs: Perks that extend beyond the workplace.