Mechanical Engineer I

Generac Power Systems • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

Generac Home is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to provide engineering input on assigned product development projects. The role interfaces with a cross-functional team that includes engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement), sourcing, quality, service, and marketing. The position supports development of products in the industrial, commercial, residential, and/or retail generator or power tool product areas, from design through testing and market launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 3 months of relevant working experience.
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work accurately.
• Ability to translate technical information for different audiences.
• Ability to use basic engineering knowledge to improve products or services and solve basic engineering problems.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Proficient oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D modeling, including Creo or SolidWorks.
• Experience with machine design.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and bring new products to market.
• Support new product development for generator or power tool products, including creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials; supporting product development plans, schedules, product cost targets, and design inputs; interfacing with internal personnel; and providing technical support for assigned products.
• Specify new product functional requirements; design, test, and integrate standard, less-complex components; and evaluate overall design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Design, develop, execute, and evaluate fitness-for-use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for standard products or components.
• Create and review material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize basic designs for manufacturability.
• Use CAD or CAE systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.

What This Job Offers

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