Product Engineer

Job Title: Product Engineer

Blue Star Power Systems, a rapidly growing company located in Upper North Mankato MN, is seeking a motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Product Engineer, reporting to the Director of Engineering.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a driven and technically proficient Product Engineer with a focus on electrical systems and control integration for our power generation product lines. This role is responsible for supporting the design, development, and continuous improvement of generator sets (gensets) and related systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, PLC/controller programming, and systems integration within industrial or power generation applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Design:

• Design and support low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems for diesel and/or natural gas generator sets.
• Specify and integrate components such as circuit breakers, contactors, relays, sensors, voltage regulators, control panels, and wiring harnesses.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams using CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD).

Controls & Systems Integration:

• Program, test, and troubleshoot genset controller systems.
• Integrate PLC/SCADA systems and interface with ATS, BMS, and other auxiliary systems.
• Configure system logic, alarms, protections, and remote monitoring capabilities.

Project & Production Support:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service) to ensure product designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Provide engineering support for custom genset configurations, including mobile, standby, and prime power applications.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including product BOMs, wiring diagrams, test plans, and installation guides.
• Ensure products comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., UL2200, NFPA, CSA).
• Support UL/certification testing and customer inspection processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Experience in power generation, industrial electrical systems, or control systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of genset control systems preferred.
• Experience with electrical design software and tools.
• Ability to read and develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Familiarity with generator operation, synchronization, load sharing, and protective relaying.
• Experience with diesel or natural gas gensets ranging from 30kW to 2MW+.
• Programming experience with PLCs, HMI, or SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical aspects of gensets (cooling systems, enclosures, fuel systems) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to product quality and safety.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers an aggressive compensation packages including: Excellent starting wage commensurate with experience, 100% company paid Blue Cross health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, personal time off as well as tremendous opportunities for advancement.