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Generac Power Systems System Test Engineer in Reno, Nevada
System Test Engineer
Company Generac Power Systems
Name System Test Engineer
Req # 64225
Employment Type Full Time
Shift 1st
Generac Clean Energy Solutions is seeking a versatile engineer to design sophisticated, modular automated test systems. In this role, you'll engineer electrical systems to rigorously validate the full spectrum of functionalities in our next-generation renewable energy solutions. Additionally, you'll be pivotal in creating tailored software for various testing domains including system validation, firmware regression tests, and manufacturing evaluations. Join us in shaping the future of global energy infrastructure with your expertise.
Responsibilities
Architect a modular test platform that is ultra-reliable and easily scalable.
Lead system design to test high-voltage power electronics, battery modules, thermal systems, cells, etc. Innovate design for lab validation, regression test setup, and production environment.
Automate test systems to meet accuracy, cycle time, and other performance factors.
Build quick test setups for early prototypes.
Collaborate closely with hardware design and firmware teams to understand the product and its functionalities. Investigate root causes of failures and drive product improvements.
Participate hands-on during hardware bring-up, and system debugging, and help with software optimization.
Incorporate design techniques to achieve ease of validation and maintenance.
Establish standards to document test specifications and execute them.
Challenge ideas and decisions with reasoning from first principles.
Travel to different facilities worldwide to collaborate with teams and deploy our solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
2+ years of experience in designing distributed systems.
Strong understanding of electrical theory.
Shows a keen understanding of physics and follows first principles in design.
Experience designing test systems and automation.
Familiar with HV battery systems and power electronics.
Experience with the latest platforms of test and measurement hardware.
Expertise using system-level languages (such as Golang, Rust, C, C++, etc.).
Experience with microcontrollers and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, etc.).
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”