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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineer - Data Centers - **Company:** GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS INC - **Location:** Waukesha, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Data Centers - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/36BA0B56A44C44F8B2471F71F10385F1/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably electrical) * 5+ years' experience in electrical and mechanical control systems, including reading architectural, mechanical and electrical 1-lines * 5+ years' experience working in an applications engineering or technical solutions role with a specific focus on energy storage, PV and other multi asset microgrid systems at entities like electrical contractors, engineering firms, project developers * 5+ years' experience working with sales/business development and project management teams in a technical sales enablement role * Ability to travel up to 40% to visit customer sites, * Master's degree in electrical engineering; preferably with a power systems or power electronics focus * Well versed in energy storage applications, use cases, regional and national incentive structures * Solid understanding of and ability to read/create 1-line diagrams, sequence of operations etc. * Project management experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills * Detail oriented with associated project management skills * Maintain expert level of internal and external product knowledge on energy storage and broader Distributed Energy Systems * Demonstrated skills around being an energy solutions architect * Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture * Demonstrated caliber to take on open ended challenges and innovate by partnering internally and externally to create solutions * Ability to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve application problems independently with minimum supervision * Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, preferably in one or more distributed energy system techno economic modeling tools ## Description The Senior Applications Engineer is a technical expert responsible for providing technical expertise in developing and launching new products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical guidance to both internal and external stakeholders., * Provides expert-level technical guidance for product design and development utilizing customer requirements, industry standards, internal guidelines, and past experiences * Collaborates closely with R&D, marketing, sales, or supply chain teams to ensure the final product meets customer needs and time table * Provides technical subject matter expertise to stakeholders, making recommendations on product features, design, and implementation that are enforced both from a theoretical and practical perspective * Carried out product testing and evaluation based on quality performance standards * Acts as a mentor for developing and launching of new product iterations and supports to junior level applications engineers * Executes the launch and introduction of new products, including training for sales teams, establishing communication protocols with customers, and monitoring performance metrics * Provide technical support to customers and resolves any technical issues that may arise through any pre or post-sales activities * Manage the roadmap for future product iterations, staying up to date on industry trends and customer needs * Collaborate with other teams on more complex and technical engineering problems where heavier technical guidance is essential ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Same Words, Different Worlds: Who's in Control?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2071-same-words-different-worlds-who-s-in-control) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Type Systems You Might Not Know (But Will Love)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100067-type-systems-you-might-not-know-but-will-love) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Flex your Energy: Building a Cloud-Native Platform for Renewable Energy Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1990-flex-your-energy-building-a-cloud-native-platform-for-renewable-energy-communities) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)