Software Systems Administrator

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.

The Software Systems Administrator is responsible for oversight of Software Systems for Scheduling, Data Collection, Engineering Tools, Production Tools including migrations, upgrades, maintenance, documentation and metric reporting. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and maintain a Voice Of Customer (VOC) from software users and consumers of data. Creates and maintains metric reports and/or dashboards. Provides training and documentation for users. Proposes solutions to leadership to address needs of the software users and consumers of data. 

Major Responsibilities  

• Drive results that are specifically targeted to support engineering, manufacturing, and different business groups.  

• Effectively manage the processes and support documentation regarding the Software Systems.  

• Analyze, develop, write and maintain code for reporting performance metrics with input from engineering & business groups. 

• Work with leaders and stakeholders to understand areas of improvement regarding the software systems and supporting processes. 

• Develop and train software users. 

• Engage in and support the indirect business processes as they relate to user interaction with the software. 

• Foster collaboration between engineering groups to identify and harvest new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures. 

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Any Engineering or equivalent experience 

Certification / License 

Work Experience 

• 5 years of software administration experience 

• Lead at least one Large Software system Upgrade / Migration of 100+ end users 

• Has been responsible for managing at least 5 software platforms 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

• Proficient in Visual Studio and at least two programming languages, Python, C#, C++, Java, Go, Rust, etc. 

• Ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes.  

• Demonstrated strong collaboration skills 

• Solid understanding of engineering technical issues/needs as related to development cycles and operation workflows. 

Preferred Job Requirements 

Education 

Certification / License 

Work Experience 

• Experience with Manufacturing Software Systems, Historians, Kepware, OPC UA,  MES, SCADA, PLC Programming, High Speed Data Collection Systems 

• Worked with Large Data Collection Systems at Enterprise Level 

• Managed SQL databases,  

• Working with Git & GitHub, specifically in creating workflows 

• Has built some software system from scratch or became SME in a custom software system 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

• Good communication skills & has supported engineers / technical groups from a software standpoint.  

• Regularly uses AI to write and modify code, GitHub Co-Pilot or Claude Code 

• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

Office Environment: 

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 the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.