Associate Engineer

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Engineer is responsible for providing engineering input to the assigned product development projects. This includes interfacing with a cross-functional team consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement), sourcing, quality, service, and marketing. The role involves preparing and maintaining design drawings, schematics, specifications, kits, BOMs, and/or instructions for field kits using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software in accordance with applicable Generac and industry standards. The Associate Engineer will work closely with design originators to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs and complex full assemblies requiring high precision using CAD or CAE equipment. They will identify solutions and opportunities, create, modify, and control detailed and complex documentation from sketches, plans, and instructions. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining departmental standards and procedures, regular vendor contact, and mentoring less experienced Designers and entry-level Engineers.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
15 years of engineering experience in product design for engine/motor driven machinery, equipment or powered tools
High level of expertise in 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools and concepts (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
Superior mechanical aptitude.
Superior conceptualization, visualization and creativity
Superior time management, prioritization & analytical problem solving
Ability to perform detail oriented work with high degree of accuracy
Design experience with a variety of materials (e.g., plastics, castings (sand and die), sheet metal, etc.) and a basic knowledge of material specs and use.
Expert in new product design and development
Extensive understanding of GD&T aligned to ASME Y14.5 concepts and application
Broad tolerance stack, stress, strain and form, fit, and function understanding with superior application capabilities
Experience with complex features, parts, and assemblies
Complete understanding of manufacturing processes
Complies with record-keeping and file sharing conventions
Adaptable, able to adjust to ongoing changes and improvements

Nice To Haves

12 years of experience in generator or engine design work solving complex problems requiring analytical and mechanical skills
10 years of advanced technical experience in engineering systems, including 3D modeling in CREO or SolidWorks
7 years of experience using Windchill PLM and SAP or comparably complex ERP systems and data management tools
7 years of experience mentoring others
Subject Matter Expert that may be called upon to lead training and review results of others
Subject Matter Expert that may be called upon to lead training and review results of others

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains design drawings, schematics, specifications, kits, BOMs and/or instructions for field kits using Computer Aided Design(CAD) software in accordance with applicable Generac and industry standards.
Works closely with design originators (e.g. engineers, designers) to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs and complex full assemblies, which require a high degree of precision using CAD. Or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) equipment.
Identifies solutions and opportunities.
Creates, modifies and controls a variety of detailed and complex documentation (models and drawings) from engineers’ and senior staff’s sketches, plans, written and verbal instructions.
Develops and maintains select departmental standards and procedures.
Regular Vendor Contact
Mentor Coach less experienced Designers and entry level Engineers