Engineering Intern-Engine Development
About The Position
Generac’s Engineering Intern-Engine Development position works with engineers to fulfill special development and design requests for Generac products. Under engineers’ supervision, the intern assists with engineering project testing, development planning, and execution, gaining technical skills through challenging assignments and the use of technical tools. The intern supports new product development in industrial, commercial, residential, and/or retail generator or power tool product areas. Work includes creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials; supporting product development plans; coordinating with internal personnel; and providing technical support for assigned projects. The role also contributes to designing, testing, and integrating components, evaluating designs for effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety, and developing and evaluating testing and validation plans. The position involves collaboration with manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to improve designs for manufacturability. The intern receives close technical instruction and direction, performs structured entry-level assignments, and participates in cross-functional project teams. Travel to other Generac facilities may be required.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor of science degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
- Understanding of or working knowledge of Creo.
- Basic internal combustion engine knowledge.
- Microsoft Office experience, including Excel.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to work 15–20 hours during the school year and full-time during school breaks.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers with special development and design requests for products.
- Assist with testing, development planning, and execution of engineering projects.
- Support new product development for generator or power tool products, including creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials.
- Support product development plans, including schedules, product costs, and meeting design inputs.
- Interface with internal company personnel and provide technical support for assigned projects.
- Specify functional requirements and design, test, and integrate standard, less complex components.
- Evaluate design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
- Design, develop, execute, and evaluate fitness-for-use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for standard products and components.
- Create and review material part specifications and bills of materials.
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
- Participate in cross-functional project teams, offer recommendations and solutions, and take ownership of designs.
- Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
