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.

A career at Generac means stepping into a company that leads technological advances. For more than five decades, Generac has designed and manufactured diesel, natural gas, and bi-fuel generators, but we’ve evolved into so much more. As we continue to grow in both size and technological advances, we consistently push past norms to pave a way towards the future. We are not simply satisfied with what is working now. Instead, we challenge ourselves to revolutionize and optimize the industry while bringing out the best in our people. 

The Sales Engineer I is responsible for providing technical sales support to distribution and coordinating special design options between distribution and specials engineering. This role will support Generac’s lead gas initiatives by helping convert diesel projects into natural gas. This role interfaces and supports all applicable industrial product distribution partners, national accounts and consulting/design engineers as needed.  This role helps create additional sales by providing solutions through technical knowledge and expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Provides customer service and technical sales support to distribution and their customers.

Coordinates special design options between distribution and specials engineering.

Support Generac’s natural gas market position by helping convert diesel quotes/projects into gas.

Support industrial product sales through all applicable distribution channels

Help manage accounts’ unique requirements.

Provides technical training for both internal and external customers.

Advocates necessary product improvement and the resolution of customers’ issues (e.g., inspection issues and application and service issues).

Works with system integrators, shelter suppliers and installers relative to any issues.

Supports the sizing program data.

Creates drawings supporting sales efforts.

Creates presentations supporting products or applications.

Ensures national accounts needs are being met with knowledgeable prompt support.

Interfaces with existing industrial dealers, national accounts and consulting/design engineers creating additional sales by providing a portfolio of power solutions through technical knowledge and expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

Electrical Engineering Degree

Experience in the power generation industry

Drawing experience (Autocad)

Technical writing and training experience

Sales and/or customer service experience

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills;

Ability to manage a large, diverse technical work-load in a fast-paced work environment;

Great Reasons to work for Generac: 

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators 

Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time. 

We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. 

We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.

Physical Demands: 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 ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”