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# AI Application Engineer

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Generac posts a FDE role to build for teams inside the company in Waukesha, WI with no pay posted. Generac seeks an AI Application Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions for manufacturing operations, building the 'Digital Factory + AI' capability stack. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026.

- [Generac](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/generac)

First seen Sep 2, 2026 · open on Workday as of Nov 8, 2026

Pay not posted Waukesha, WI Full-time

Generac seeks an AI Application Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions for manufacturing operations, building the 'Digital Factory + AI' capability stack.

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## At a glance

### Posted base pay

Not posted

Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K.

### The work

Builds for teams inside the company

Balance **Mostly building**

Project stages

1. Pre-sales (not covered)
2. Proof of concept (not covered)
3. Implementation
4. Operations

Travel **Up to 25%**

- **Coding**: Writes production code

- **Builds for**: Internal teams

- **Level**: Senior

- **Role**: Individual contributor

### What they ask for

Experience

- **5+ years** manufacturing / OT environments, PLC, SCADA, MES exposure
- **2+ years** AI/ML development and deployment

### Do you meet what the posting states?

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## Conditions

- **Location**: Waukesha, WI

- **Employment type**: Full-time

- **Travel**: Up to 25%

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## The job description from Generac

### We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The AI Applications Engineer will design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions that accelerate digital transformation across manufacturing operations. This role will focus on translating operational challenges into deployable AI solutions—integrating operations platforms to enable smarter decision-making, automation, and predictive insights. This position plays a critical role in building the “Digital Factory + AI” capability stack.

This position could include up to 25% travel locally.

### Major Responsibilities

### AI Solution Development & Deployment

- Design, build, test, and deploy machine learning and AI models, including productionizing solutions and maintaining model performance over time.

### Manufacturing (Operations) Use Case Delivery

- Develop and support AI solutions for shop floor applications such as predictive maintenance, quality inspection, yield optimization, and throughput improvement.

### Data Engineering & Platform Integration

- Develop data pipelines, integrate with enterprise systems, and ensure scalable, reusable AI and data architecture.

### Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Translation

- Partner with Operations and IT teams to define use cases, translate business problems into AI solutions, and ensure adoption. Including build vs. buy analysis.

### Continuous Improvement, Governance & Documentation

- Monitor model performance, ensure data/model governance, document solutions, and drive reusability and standardization across sites/functions.

### Minimum Job Requirements

### Education

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or related field

### Work Experience

- Experience working with structured and unstructured data
- Experience building and deploying AI based vision systems
- 5 years in manufacturing / OT environments, PLC, SCADA, MES exposure
- 2 years of experience in AI/ML development and deployment

### Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Data engineering and ETL pipelines
- Model deployment (APIs, microservices, Docker, etc.)
- Understanding of industrial systems, manufacturing processes, or IoT data
- Strong problem-solving and systems thinking mindset
- Ability to bridge technical and business domains
- Execution-focused with a bias toward deployment (not just modeling)
- Ability to work across operations, engineering, and service functions
- Ability to demonstrate clear communication with both technical teams and leadership

### Preferred Job Requirements

### Education

- Master’s Degree

### Work Experience

- Experience in discrete manufacturing environments
- Experience working in digital factory or Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Familiarity with MES, PLM, and ERP integrations (SAP, Tulip, Windchill, etc.)

**
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities **

- Experience with Computer vision (OpenCV, vision models
- Time-series analysis (sensor, telemetry data)
- Edge AI deployment

*“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.”*

[View posting at Generac](https://generac.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/external/job/Waukesha-WI---USA/AI-Application-Engineer_JR16480)

## About Generac

Designs and manufactures generators, storage, controls, and energy-management products for homes, businesses, data centers, telecom, rental, and industrial customers.

Public · 5000+ people

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