Engine Controls Engineer IV

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  Designs, validates, and brings new engine controls (throttles, mixers, fuel control, ignition systems) to market

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  Specifies precise new engine design requirements

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  Develops, tests, and integrates complex engine control components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety

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  Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans

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  Creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials

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  Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced component and system designs for manufacturability

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  Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs) 

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  Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers 

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  Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary

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  Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 7+ years of relevant work experience

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study

• Advanced hands-on experience in IC engines and engine system development

• Advanced experience using ATI Vision in the use for calibration development for internal combustion engines

• Advanced experience in applying MATLAB/Simulink and Python in internal combustion engine development

• 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

• Experience in automotive development and calibration, or a related engineering discipline.

• Hands-on experience with engine and engine component development.

• Experience in powertrain calibration software - ATI/CAN or similar.

• Hands-on experience with ATI Vision as applied to engine control systems.

• Extensive experience in new IC engine control system 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 system 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

• 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.