Applications Engineer - Data Centers

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The Applications Engineer is a technical expert responsible for translating customer and product requirements into executable product configurations and commercial solutions. This role supports the development, configuration, launch, and lifecycle management of Data Center Generator products while working closely with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bill of Material (BOM) creation and maintenance, product lifecycle management, and SAP, including product configuration, material master data, costing, and pricing activities.

**This position will report into and sit on-site at our new Sussex, WI office**

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical guidance for product design, configuration, and application based on customer requirements, industry standards, internal guidelines, and prior product experience.
• Create, maintain, and manage product structures and Bills of Material (BOMs) within Windchill and associated engineering systems.
• Initiate, develop, review, and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring changes are properly documented, approved, released, and communicated to affected stakeholders.
• Manage product configurations throughout the product lifecycle, including new product introduction, revisions, engineering changes, production release, and product obsolescence.
• Maintain alignment between engineering data in Windchill and commercial/manufacturing data in SAP, including BOMs, material masters, configurations, and revisions.
• Use SAP to support product and quote setup, including material creation/configuration, costing, pricing, and other commercial data required to support quoting and order execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure product configurations meet customer requirements and project timelines.
• Review customer specifications and translate technical requirements into appropriate product configurations and solutions.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise and make recommendations regarding product features, design, configuration, and implementation.
• Support product testing and evaluation against applicable quality and performance requirements.
• Provide technical support during pre-sales and post-sales activities and assist in resolving complex application, configuration, and product-related issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical and configuration issues requiring significant engineering judgment.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering configuration, change management, quoting, and order-entry processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Manufacturing or, Mechanical.
• 3+ years of experience in Applications Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar technical role.
• Hands-on experience using Windchill.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs) and product structures.
• Experience initiating and executing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECNs) and working within formal engineering change-control processes.
• Experience managing products or configurations through multiple stages of the product lifecycle, from development through production release and ongoing revisions.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, including material master data, BOMs, product configuration, costing, and/or pricing.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Ability to travel up to 30% or as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Windchill PLM, including BOM management, revision control, change notices/change orders, workflows, product structures, and lifecycle states.
• Advanced SAP experience supporting engineered-to-order or configured-to-order products, including material creation, BOM management, costing, pricing, and quote/order configuration.
• Experience ensuring Windchill-to-SAP data integrity, including synchronization of BOMs, revisions, materials, and released configurations.
• Experience supporting Ready-to-Order (ETO), and Ready-to-Ship (RTS) product.
• Experience in power generation or related OEM manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of electrical one-line diagrams, sequence of operations, and electrical/mechanical system integration.
• Project management or new product introduction experience.

Great reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers

• Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)

• 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 offer product loan and discount programs.

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