Data Science Intern - Summer 2027

Generac Power Systems•Pewaukee, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Generac’s Internship Program is a full-time (40 hours per week) program running from May/June through August 2027. The program will be on-site, with positions available in Waukesha, WI (headquarters); Pewaukee, WI; and plant locations throughout Wisconsin. The program is designed to provide students with real-world experience in a supportive and innovative environment. Interns will contribute to impactful projects, gain exposure to industry best practices, and build lasting professional connections. This is a valuable opportunity to develop professional and technical skills and grow alongside experienced mentors. Potential roles include Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and Product & Operational Analytics.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering).
Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across.
Ability to work FULL-TIME during the Summer – 40 Hour Week; Potential to work part time through the school year.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Sophomore year

Responsibilities

Applies statistical analysis, data modeling, and machine learning techniques to transform data into actionable business and engineering insights.
Develops intelligent solutions using predictive analytics, machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI technologies.
Builds and maintains data pipelines, databases, and analytics platforms that enable scalable access to high-quality data.
Uses connected product, manufacturing, test, and operational data to improve product performance, reliability, customer experience, and business outcomes.
Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
Provides new product development support in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tool product area including; Creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and BOMs; Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs); Interfacing with internal company personnel; Provide technical support for assigned projects.
Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates standard, less complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for standard products and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize basic designs for manufacturability.
Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
Supports product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
Travels to other Generac facilities as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.