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# Applications Engineer II

- **Company:** GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS INC
- **Location:** South Portland, ME, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $78,200 - $100,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems, JIRA, CAN Bus, IEEE Standards Association, Modbus, RS-232, RS-485 Standard, TCP/IP
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7EBDA82967DB46E08A9624F39606DBC5/job/

## About the Role

* Associate's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrated technical experience.
 * 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting, installing, servicing, commissioning, or troubleshooting residential and light commercial generators and power systems, including motors and controls.
 * Experience reviewing electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, site plans, and installation documentation.
 * Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10- 20% within North America on an intermittent basis., * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or a related technical discipline.
 * 7+ years of experience supporting, installing, servicing, commissioning, or troubleshooting residential and light commercial power generation systems.
 * Experience with home standby generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), load management systems, generator controls, energy storage systems, solar and energy storage inverters, and related electrical infrastructure.
 * Experience or familiarity with CAN bus, Modbus, TCP/IP, RS485, RS232, and similar equipment/system communication protocols; ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical, communications, and controls issues in generator systems.
 * Experience coordinating cross-functional technical projects, documenting requirements, and translating field needs into product or process improvements.
 * Experience supporting field investigations, product validations, new product introductions, and continuous improvement.
 * Generator manufacturer training or certifications (Generac, Cummins, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, CAT, or similar), or industry licensure or credentials such as Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, NABCEP PV Associate, NETA, NICET, OEM Generator Certification, or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 * Ability to interpret assembly and wiring diagrams and flowcharts.
 * Working knowledge of electronic and power circuits.
 * Familiarity with the NEC, building codes, and related construction standards.
 * Familiarity with UL and IEEE standards related to solar inverters.
 * Ability to use general-purpose and specialized equipment, including oscilloscopes and meters.
 * Problem-solving skills in uncertain situations.
 * Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
 * Strong time management and organizational skills.

## Description

* Technical/Jira support: Investigate escalations from Applications Engineering, Field Applications Engineering, and Technical Support; track issues in Jira, coordinate resolution, and document outcomes.
 * Field needs and requirements: Gather input from field teams, customers, and dealers; translate needs into documented requirements and actionable work for Engineering and Product Management.
 * Cross-functional project ownership: Lead larger technical projects from scope and requirements through implementation, validation, and closure, coordinating priorities, milestones, and stakeholders.
 * Research regulatory requirements and review design and construction plans to support compliant installations and product adoption.
 * Develop scalable support tools and technical guidance for sales and field teams.
 * Provide subject matter expertise and review training materials, manuals, and technical content before publication.