Engineering Technician III

Generac•Whitewater, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III performs electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests of current and new product designs under close supervision. The role supports continuous improvement to reduce potential product defects and participates in problem identification, containment, action-plan development, and execution. The technician ensures product-testing and process requirements are defined and met. This position is onsite in Whitewater, Wisconsin, on a first-shift, four-day, 10-hour schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Five years of relevant work experience.
Able to work non-standard or extended hours when necessary.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
Self-motivation.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to understand and apply advanced electrical techniques and theories.
Testing competence as required by ISO 17025 and the Laboratory Scope of Operations.
Understanding of quality concepts, continuous improvement, statistical techniques, and preventative and corrective actions.
Provide a basic set of personal tools.

Nice To Haves

UL, CSA, or ASE certification.
ISO training.
Proficiency in welding, sheet-metal shaping, milling, or turning.
Experience managing projects or participating in project teams.
Experience using specialized equipment such as engine dynamometers.

Responsibilities

Set up test equipment and products in the proper sequence according to testing procedures.
Test prototype, existing, and competitor products against stated criteria for mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions, following ISO 17025 and the Laboratory Scope of Operations.
Use mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices.
Interpret and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurements accurately.
Assist with assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products according to blueprint specifications.
Follow bill-of-materials guidelines.
Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities.
Maintain test-related documentation in and support administration of the database environment.
Prepare formal and informal test reports.
Assist with the Generac Engineering Laboratory Audit and organization 5S programs.
Participate in continuous improvement and product-defect reduction activities, including problem identification, containment, action-plan development, and execution.
Ensure testing and process requirements are defined and met.
Manage and participate in projects, leading and completing them within guidelines.