Summer 2026 Industrial Engineering Intern

Generac Power Systems • Waukesha, WI

110d • Onsite

About The Position

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. Generac's Internship Program is designed to provide students with real-world experience in a supportive and innovative environment. Students contribute to impactful projects, gain exposure to industry best practices, and build lasting professional connections. This is a valuable opportunity to develop your skills and grow alongside experienced mentors. Generac's Internship Program is full-time (40 hours per week) from May/June to August, 2025. The program will be on-site, with positions in the following locations: Waukesha, WI (headquarters); Pewaukee, WI; plant locations throughout Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering).
• Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
• Microsoft Office experience (including Excel).
• 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 For Work Over Breaks.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Sophomore year.

Responsibilities

• Work with other engineers to fulfill special design requests on products.
• Create definitions of parts and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stack-ups, and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly and service.
• Create Pro-E models, drawings and templates as well as make changes to BOM's.
• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
• Provide new product development support in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tool product area.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Support product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Interface with internal company personnel.
• Provide technical support for assigned projects.
• Specify precise new product functional requirements; design, test and integrate standard, less complex components to produce final designs.
• Evaluate the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
• Design, develop, execute and evaluate fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for standard products and/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.
• Utilize CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Support product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree