Staff Engineering Program Manager

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Engineering Manager

with strong technical expertise in

power electronics reliability

and

embedded firmware design

to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring feature release schedules are met, while maintaining high standards of product quality and reliability. This role requires excellent leadership skills, the ability to collaborate across functional areas, and a proven track record in managing complex engineering programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers in power electronics, firmware, and systems engineering.

- Program Management: Ensure engineering deliverables align with feature release schedules and product roadmap commitments.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams to drive successful development and deployment.

- Technical Guidance: Provide expertise in power electronics reliability, failure analysis, embedded firmware architecture, and system integration.

- Process Development: Implement and optimize engineering processes, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency and predictability of release cycles.

- Risk Management: Identify technical and program risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive proactive problem resolution.

- Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress, prepare status updates for leadership, and ensure accountability across teams.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

- 7+ years of experience in engineering roles with a focus on power electronics reliability and embedded firmware design. - 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional or multidisciplinary engineering teams.

- Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies, component reliability, thermal management, and system-level robustness.

- Hands-on experience with embedded firmware development, real-time operating systems, and hardware/firmware integration.

- Proven track record of delivering products on schedule while managing technical and organizational complexity.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and project management tools.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with regulatory compliance (UL, IEC, FCC, CE).

- Knowledge of safety-critical firmware design practices.

- Background in renewable energy, microinverters, power supplies, or related applications.

- Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making.

Why Join Us

- Opportunity to lead cutting-edge development in power electronics and embedded systems.

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team working on impactful technologies.

- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Physical Demands

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“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.”