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Product Engineer

North Mankato, Minnesota, United States · On-site

$55k–$70k/yr

Mid level

Description 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, reportin…

Skills: Electrical Engineering, PLC Programming, SCADA Systems, AutoCAD, Systems Integration

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Product Engineer

Blue Star Power Systems

North Mankato, Minnesota, United States • On-site

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  • $55k–$70k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Health Insurance, 401(k), Paid Holidays, Personal Time Off
  • Posted 14d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Design and support electrical systems and control integration for diesel and natural gas generator sets. This includes developing schematics, programming controllers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and compliance.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred, along with experience in power generation or industrial control systems. Candidates should be proficient in PLC/SCADA programming and electrical design software.

Full job description

Description

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.

Related keywords

GensetsLow-VoltageMedium-VoltageCircuit BreakersContactorsRelaysVoltage RegulatorsControl PanelsWiring HarnessesAutoCADPLCSCADAATSBMSUL2200NFPA

About Blue Star Power Systems

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The Standard in Power Generation

Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
North Mankato, Minnesota
LinkedIn followers
6,214

Blue Star Power Systems, a power generation systems integration specialist, manufactures complete diesel and gaseous driven generator sets ranging from 20 to 2000 kWe. We serve all major agriculture and industrial markets within the decentralized power generation industry. Our products are sold through a network of distributors strategically located in the U.S. and Canadian markets. Our power systems are highly engineered, comprehensive systems which, through technologically sophisticated development and manufacturing processes, including the design, sourcing, prototyping, testing, and engineering capabilities allow us to provide a standard or customized product to meet our distributors’ and customers’ unique specification requirement or application.

Offices: 2250 Carlson Dr, North Mankato, Minnesota 56003, US

Power GenerationGenerator SetsDiesel Generator SetsNatural Gas Generator SetsAutomatic Transfer Switchesand Parts & Component SalesMachinery ManufacturingIndustrialManufacturing
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About Blue Star Power Systems

LinkedInVisit site

The Standard in Power Generation

Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
North Mankato, Minnesota
LinkedIn followers
6,214

Blue Star Power Systems, a power generation systems integration specialist, manufactures complete diesel and gaseous driven generator sets ranging from 20 to 2000 kWe. We serve all major agriculture and industrial markets within the decentralized power generation industry. Our products are sold through a network of distributors strategically located in the U.S. and Canadian markets. Our power systems are highly engineered, comprehensive systems which, through technologically sophisticated development and manufacturing processes, including the design, sourcing, prototyping, testing, and engineering capabilities allow us to provide a standard or customized product to meet our distributors’ and customers’ unique specification requirement or application.

Offices: 2250 Carlson Dr, North Mankato, Minnesota 56003, US

Power GenerationGenerator SetsDiesel Generator SetsNatural Gas Generator SetsAutomatic Transfer Switchesand Parts & Component SalesMachinery ManufacturingIndustrialManufacturing
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