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# Staff Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS INC
- **Location:** Lisbon, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/538170a4-da9a-4a8d-aeb2-1ba27913c6ab

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
 * Seven (7)+ years of experience designing analog and digital electronic systems, including leadership of complex product development programs involving multiple subsystems and cross-functional teams., * Demonstrated expertise in analog and digital circuit design, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, communication protocols, hardware interfaces, and embedded electronic systems.
 * Advanced knowledge of power electronics, hardware architecture development, system-level design, and complex system integration.
 * Proven ability to lead large-scale embedded controls or power electronics development programs, providing technical leadership, engineering direction, and sound technical decision-making.
 * Expertise in engineering processes and methodologies including design reviews, DFMEA/FMEA, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement practices, EMC compliance, and engineering best practices.
 * Experience utilizing schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer) and reviewing layouts for signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, manufacturability, and reliability.
 * Working knowledge of applicable regulatory and product safety standards, including UL, CSA, IEC, FCC, and CE, with demonstrated success collaborating with suppliers, customers, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional business teams.
 * Strong business and technical acumen, including experience developing technology roadmaps, evaluating emerging technologies, managing product lifecycle considerations, mentoring engineering talent, and understanding engineering's impact on product cost and business performance.

## Description

* Lead the architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation of complex embedded electronic hardware systems for new product development and technology initiatives.
 * Define system and hardware requirements, design specifications, verification plans, and acceptance criteria while maintaining traceability throughout the product development lifecycle.
 * Provide technical leadership for complex programs involving multiple subsystems, ensuring achievement of quality, performance, schedule, and cost objectives.
 * Lead hardware design activities involving microprocessors, microcontrollers, analog and digital circuitry, communication interfaces, and power electronics technologies.
 * Drive design reviews, component selection, DFMEA/FMEA activities, risk assessments, root-cause investigations, and resolution of complex technical issues.
 * Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, sourcing, supplier quality, and operations teams to optimize product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
 * Serve as the technical authority for hardware architecture, EMC compliance, regulatory requirements, and engineering standards while mentoring and developing engineers.
 * Advance engineering effectiveness through continuous improvement initiatives, development of testing and validation strategies, and evaluation of emerging technologies.