Test Engineer

Generac•Sussex, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Test Engineer to join the team at our manufacturing facility in Sussex, WI! The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be directly involved in the testing and overall validation of our Industrial products. This person will drive component and system level validation, perform root cause analysis, and develop solutions for any issues identified during the validation process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
3-5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
Experience with the design and development of high power electronics.
Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments
Hands on experience running tests on complex electronic components and/or systems; including the use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other various electronic test equipment/meter
Experience developing component and/or system level Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports
Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct testing on our CES products including the assembly of test systems, wiring, configuring products and load banks, and conducting component and system level tests.
Support the development of component and system level Test Plans and Test Procedures.
Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions for issues identified during the development process, manufacturing process and/or field.
Formally document Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, and any technical issues.
Drive the resolution of technical issues and escalate significant issues to engineering leadership.
Collaborate with other engineers, internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize complex designs.
Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
Implement demand driven principles and strategies that supports operational excellence and long-range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
Responsible for area layouts, process definition, PLC programing, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.