Mechanical Design Engineer

Generac • Peoria, AZ

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

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? This role involves receiving and interpreting project write-ups, applying engineering principles, and ensuring compliance with industry and company codes. The engineer will research similar projects, prepare machinery drawings (shop, supplier fabrication, composite), and manage required documentation. The position requires monitoring projects through completion, providing support to other departments, and ensuring designs are practical, functional, and meet customer expectations. Key responsibilities include completing designs on time and within budget, ordering parts, and providing technical assistance to production, test, and sales teams. This includes creating composite drawings for quoting and providing submittal and approval drawings. Collaboration with electrical engineers on switchgear and cabling is also a part of the role. Employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 3 months of related work experience
• Above average computer literacy with the latest version of AutoCAD and/or ProE and/or SolidWorks experience desired.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• General knowledge of diesel and natural gas fueled engines.
• Familiarity with weld processes, MIG, TIG, and Stick.
• Above average ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the company.
• Multi-task oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of duties.
• Willingness to travel, including out of the country, if necessary.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with new product introductions and technical/process transfer to new suppliers
• Experience with Windchill PLM specialization in structural sheet metal and wind load calculations a definite plus.
• Strong background in electrical power generation with a thorough knowledge of the engine/generator set industry.
• Experience in the data center industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, read and interpret project write-ups and apply the appropriate engineering terms, methodology and clarifications, including schedule projections, manpower needs and material requirements.
• Assure that all applicable industry and company compliance code requirements are met.
• Research appropriate database or other resources to determine if similar projects have been completed and contain information that can be applied to current needs.
• Prepare and create all necessary machinery drawings, plans or prints, including shop and supplier fabrication drawings, composite drawings or others, using established engineering practice considerations and usual company guidelines and processes.
• Prepare, issue and maintain required documentation.
• Monitor project through completion, providing correction, modification or assistance to other company departments as needed or directed.
• Complete project design on time and stay within estimated hours and material costs.
• Research and order parts on time.
• Start designing early to complete before production build date.
• Pull from existing applicable drawings.
• Provide practical, functional and acceptable equipment designs.
• Read and interpret specifications, write ups, pricing and correspondence.
• Discuss unresolved engineering questions with sales for clarification.
• Make sure the design is what the customer is expecting.
• Perform calculations and analysis.
• Use spreadsheets, calculator and other software applications to perform calculations and analysis.
• Provide technical assistance to production and test.
• Answer questions and provide support during production.
• Answer questions and provide support during testing.
• Provide technical assistance to sales.
• Provide composite drawings during quoting stage when needed.
• Answer questions and provide technical support for quotes.
• Provide submittal and approval drawings when needed.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers regarding switchgear and cabling.
• Discuss design with electrical engineer for clarification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level