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Senior Industrial Technical Support Specialist

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted May 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical fix to someone who didn't have much mechanical background. How did you adjust what you said?

ability to translate technical detail for varying skill levels, a named requirement in the posting

Tell me about the most complex genset failure you've diagnosed. What made it hard, and how did you get to the root cause?

track record with non-routine, escalated technical problems, matching the seniority of this role

Describe a time you mentored someone less experienced than you. What did you focus on teaching first?

readiness for the mentoring responsibility explicitly listed for this senior role

Tell me about a time you had to document a product failure for engineering or quality to review. What did you include to make it useful to them?

quality of technical documentation habits and understanding of what downstream teams need

Tell me about a call where the customer was angry or panicked before you even got into the technical issue. What did you do first?

ability to de-escalate and stay calm under pressure, called out directly in the posting

Technical

Walk me through how you'd troubleshoot a genset that a dealer technician says is starting but shutting down after a few minutes, when you can only talk to them over the phone.

whether the candidate has a systematic remote diagnostic process rather than guessing

What's your experience reading wiring diagrams and schematics for AC and DC systems, and can you describe a case where a diagram helped you catch something a tech had missed?

depth of real hands-on electrical fundamentals versus surface familiarity

What do you know about control system programming on gensets, and where does your knowledge stop?

honesty about depth in a stated 'basic knowledge' area and where they'd need to loop in engineering

What systems have you used for warranty claims, service records, or case management, like SAP, GenService, Salesforce, or similar tools?

practical familiarity with the software stack this job runs on

Situational

A Master Technician calls you frustrated because a warranty claim on a generator was denied and he thinks it's wrong. How do you handle that call?

composure under stress and ability to protect the relationship while enforcing policy

How would you decide whether an issue needs on-site troubleshooting versus something you can resolve entirely over the phone?

judgment about when remote support is enough and when escalation to a site visit is warranted

You get an email about a key account with a highly escalated case that's been open for weeks with no resolution. What's your first move?

prioritization and ownership when handling high-visibility, high-stakes accounts

If you noticed the same failure pattern coming up across several dealer calls in a short period, what would you do with that information?

initiative in spotting trends and feeding them into troubleshooting procedures or engineering, not just closing tickets

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The full job description

As published by 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 Senior Industrial Technical Support Specialist is responsible for providing advanced technical support to our authorized dealer network including fielding and resolving technical service issues, providing troubleshooting support, and authorizing warranty repairs autonomously with minimal guidance from leadership. This role develops and maintains technical troubleshooting procedures, creates technical content for new product introductions, serves as a mentor to the rest of the technical support department, and manages highly escalated or technical cases involving key accounts. Major Responsibilities: • Answers inbound calls and responds to emails from Dealer Technicians including Master Technicians and answers standard to highly complex questions over the phone. • Provides accurate, timely, and descriptive notes during calls. • Solves routine to non-routine issues. • Instructs new dealer personnel on how to navigate Generac's warranty systems and submit claims electronically. • Troubleshoots with the dealer technician to resolve highly complex issues with the product in the field. • Assists with on-site troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs as required. • Gathers and prepares documentation regarding product failures for further analysis by quality and engineering teams. Other Duties assigned and the following: • Mentors less experienced Industrial Technical Support Specialists. • Monitors and answers emails from the Industrial Service inbox including special equipment requests. • Overtime may be required depending on market conditions. Minimum Job Requirements: • Associate’s degree in automotive or diesel technology or equivalent experience in related technical field • 7 years related technical experience in automotive repair, diesel engines, gaseous engines, or generators Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • Solid understanding of basic mechanical and electrical (AC/DC) fundamental theory. • Be able to read and follow wiring diagrams and schematics. • Excellent Customer Service skills. • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner. • Solid understanding and knowledge of engine diagnostics and troubleshooting of gensets. • Ability to remain calm in high stress situations. • Solid knowledge of Microsoft office suite. • Developing leadership competencies. • An ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, while taking into consideration the varying degrees of customers' technical experience. • Advanced Problem-solving skills. • Basic knowledge of control system programming. Preferred Job Requirements: •  Generac Master Certification or equivalent • Bachelor’s Degree in technical field • Bilingual Spanish •  3 years of AC or DC Electrical experience • Experience working with SAP, GenService, Salesforce and windchill Great Reasons to work for Generac: • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more • Free onsite gym open Monday through Saturday for Generac employees • We offer product loan (for up to 4 days) and discount programs  • Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators  • Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.  • We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.  • We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront. 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 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. “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.”

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