Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow engineers to support the development of IPE products-including generators, trailers, and light towers-as well as enhance existing products and integrate new accessories using electrical engineering and control systems expertise.
• Contribute to a variety of activities beyond electrical work, such as prototyping, supplier discussions, product testing, and investigating market-related defects.
• Partner effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders (including Yamabiko Japan), fulfilling assigned tasks while providing consistent updates, reports, and technical consultations to supervisors.
• Deliver technical support to both sales and service teams.
• Strengthen technical and operational capabilities through hands-on training with experienced staff, participation in formal training programs, and training opportunities in Japan.
• Be able to travel for business needs (up to 20%), including international travel.

Job Experience/Skills

• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for engine-driven equipment, including generators, welders, and light towers, with expertise in power generation, distribution, and control system integration.
• 5+ years of project management experience within an engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of power generation systems with preferred background working on generators, light towers, engines, or other industrial equipment and machines.
• Experience with manufacturing, engineering, and fabrication techniques such as wiring harness design, panel design, electrical schematic creation, electrical system prototyping, and system communication implementation (CAN bus, A to D).
• Experience working with vendors to source and verify modules and components.
• A Strong understanding of drawing creation; proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD for modeling and drafting is a plus.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards is a plus (UL, J1939).
• Interest or experience in both electrical and mechanical work are preferred.
• Basic hands-on fabrication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required, along with more than 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Yearly bonus potential
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

The salary range for this position starts at $115,000 based on years of experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is an on-site position at our Lake Zurich facility.