Global Product Compliance Engineer II

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.

Are you an engineer with a foundation in product design or development who’s curious about how products meet global regulatory requirements? This role is a great opportunity to grow your expertise in product compliance while applying your engineering skills to ensure product success across the entire lifecycle.

As an Engineer II – Global Product Compliance, you'll support engineering development projects and product changes by contributing to regulatory compliance efforts. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, sourcing, and quality—to help guide and support compliance processes for products distributed globally.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. product development, testing, product support)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to or interest in product regulatory compliance and working with Certification Bodies (e.g., UL, CE, FCC, NOM, EPR’s, etc.)
• Some experience or familiarity with new product development or product change processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
• Willingness to learn and apply regulatory standards in an engineering context
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word
• Exposure to SAP or another ERP system a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of product compliance processes
• Help define compliance requirements in product documentation (e.g., specifications, BoMs, compliance reports)
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing partners to align on compliance needs early in the design process
• Assist in tracking changes to regulations and standards relevant to Generac’s products
• Participate in cross-functional team discussions to understand and address compliance-related challenges
• Contribute to internal documentation and presentations on compliance topics
• Engage in learning opportunities with senior compliance engineers and external regulatory contacts
• Travel to other Generac facilities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

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 - 50 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”