Manager Engineering- Firmware

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The   Manager,   Engineering   leads   an   on-site   engineering   team ,   supporting the Home Interconnect   and   Controls department's   residential backup-power product and solution delivery teams .  Th is is a hands-on   technical leadership   role requiring strong   product   development experience — including the   depth   to   lead firmware and hardware development ,   coupled with proven people-leadership skills . Th e Manager   is responsible for   the   day-to-day execution   and   quality of   the   team's firmwar e,   electrical ,   and mechanical development work ,   collaborating closely with U.S. engineering leadership and functional counterparts . A s the on-site leader,   the Manager   provides continuity   and   direction for   the   team   across time zones .     The Manager is also responsible   for   establish ing   and   continuously improving the team's   development   methodology   and   engineering standard s to ensure high-quality firmware and hardware,   while fostering innovation and creativity within the engineering   team .  

Major Responsibilities    

• Provide hands-on technical leadership   for   the   firmware   team's   day-to-day   development   work, including setting up and   maintaining   build   environments, participating   in   code reviews, and approving pull requests . For the electrical, PCB design, and mechanical work, manage day-to-day resource scheduling and coordination, with deeper technical guidance provided by U.S. counterparts .  

• E stablish and continuously improv e development processes,   coding   standards,   and toolchains that enable repeatable, high-quality delivery   across   the team .   

• Onboard and train new team   members , and   keep the team productive and unblocked during hours when U . S.-based teams are unavailable .     

• Foster collaboration   with   other engineering teams, product management,   and   quality engineering   to deliver and iterate on reliable solutions  

• Manage   team resources and budget,   ensure compliance   with engineering   and   quality standards, and   support   department   goals   for on-time ,   high-quality delivery .  

• Provide engineering leadership and design oversight functions for new product development projects   including:   creating and maintaining development schedules, executing product development plans (schedule, product cost, resources to complete project, quality targets, product specification adherence, development and prove out of product validation test plans, etc.), interfacing with internal company personnel.

• Coordinate day-to-day execution with   the   U.S.-based product deliver y and   solution delivery teams, ensuring   engineering resources   are applied effectively   to meet   department priorities and schedules .   

• Support the full product lifecycle — including new product development, sustaining engineering,   component   engineering, and field issue investigation — to deliver innovation, quality,   and customer satisfaction. 

• Designs   and   directs   the work of the team. Selects,   coaches   and develops staff.   Sets   clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing   feedback   and administering progressive discipline when necessary.  

• Create and   maintain   an organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/ commitment   and a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement. Challenges team members to question the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the design, development and support process are   optimal   for the   residential backup-power   market.  

• Engage in and lead business planning processes, recruitment, retention, talent acquisition, development, and mentoring.  

• Develop engineering talent throughout the company,   identifying   training and growth plans for employees.  

• Establish the vision and   standards to drive world-class engineering excellence within the  team and   partner with U.S. engineering leadership on planning and product development priorities .  

M inimum Job Requirements  

• Education  

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in   Electrical, Electronics, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; All   India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved  

  Work Experience  

  • 10 +   years of engineering experience,   with hands-on embedded firmware and/or electronics/PCB hardware experience strongly preferred  

  • 3+   years of management experience  

  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities  

  • Demonstrated team building and leadership skills  

  • Working knowledge of   modern   firmware development   workflow s ,   including version control (e.g. ,   Git), code review,   and   CI/build tooling  

  • Working knowledge of electronics/PCB hardware development, including schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up, and design verification  

  • Excellent communication skills  

  • Self-driven, highly motivated,   flexible   and   high capacity to learn  

  • Experience coordinating work across time zones with geographically distributed teams  

  Preferred Job Requirements 

  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities  

  • Experience   developing embedded firmware and electronics for   real - time embedded   control   system s   desired;  

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple global projects simultaneously, balancing resources,   timing   and quality of outcomes;  

  Office Environment (Includes field sales):  

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee   is regularly required to   talk and   hear;   and use hands to manipulate objects or controls .    The employee   is regularly required to   stand and walk .    On occasion, the incumbent may   be required   to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.    The employee must occasionally   lift up   to 25 pounds.   Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   Occasional   travel.   (If travel percentage is   required   beyond occasional or is a regular part of the job, include “Up to x% travel and valid Driver’s License required.”)   

  DISCLAIMER  

  All   responsibilities   and requirements are subject to   possible modification   to   reasonably accommodate   individuals with disabilities.  

  This   job   description in no way states or implies that these are the only   responsibilities   to be performed by an employee occupying this   job or position .    Employees   must follow any other job-related instructions and   perform any other job-related duties requested by their   leaders.