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Mechanical Engineer

Generac

On-site
Sussex, WI
Full-time
Mid Level
3+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 27m ago

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Job description

Generac is hiring a Mechanical Engineer — a full-time, based in Sussex, WI role. Apply directly on Generac's careers page below.

Mechanical Engineer II

Location: Sussex, WI - USA

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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?



JOB SUMMARY: The Engineer II for Large Industrial Generators is responsible for providing engineering solutions to the product development projects assigned to him/her including interfacing with the cross functional team consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement, sourcing) quality, service, and marketing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline;
  • 3 or more years of relevant work experience;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Design experience with a variety of materials (plastics, alumni castings, sheet metal, etc.) and basic knowledge of material specs and use;
  • Experience in new product design and development
  • Experience conducting analysis using FEA, CFD, etc.;
  • Experience with 3D modeling such as Creo or SolidWorks;
  • Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP;

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Designs, validates, and brings new products to market. 
  • Provide new product development in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tools product area including; Creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs), Interfacing with internal company personnel, Provide technical support for assigned projects.
  • Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety. 
  • Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of standard products and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
  • Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize more complex designs for manufacturability. 
  • Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings. 

Other Duties as assigned and the following:

  • Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
  • Develops less experienced engineers.
  • Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to perform detail oriented work with a high degree of accuracy;
  • Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills;
  • Ability to translate technical information to all audiences;
  • Able to solve moderate to complex engineering problems;
  • Good decision-making skills;
  • Technical Skills to include 3D modeling (ProE or SolidWorks);
  • MS Excel, MS Word;

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Mechanical Engineer at Generac?

The required skills for Mechanical Engineer at Generac include: Creo, SolidWorks, SAP, Excel, Word.

What is the seniority level for Mechanical Engineer at Generac?

Mechanical Engineer at Generac is a Mid Level level position.

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