Electrical & Mechanical Test Technician I

DR Power LLP; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Generac seeks an Engineering Technician I to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing on new designs under supervision. You will support lab operations, document results, and assist with audits in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with test equipment; preferred candidates have hands-on experience with engines, fabrication, and ISO 17025 compliant testing practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience participating in project teams.
• Experience with specialized equipment such as engine dynamometers.
• Experience in cross-functional or project teams.
• Familiarity with electrical measurement equipment such as multimeters, power analyzers.
• Welding and general fabrication experience.
• General knowledge of combustion engines.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and products in the correct sequence per approved test procedures.
• Perform testing on prototypes, existing products, and competitor products based on defined criteria (mechanical, electrical, environmental).
• Utilize measurement instruments for mechanical, electrical, and electronic tests.
• Interpret, record, and document measurement data accurately.
• Assist with assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototypes per blueprint specs.
• Follow guidelines related to BOMs.
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain test documentation within databases and assist with database administration.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports.
• Assist with Engineering Laboratory audits and 5S workplace initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Word

Cross-functional teamwork

ISO 17025 knowledge

Electrical measurement basics

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Engine dynamometers

Multimeters

Power analyzers

Blueprint interpretation

BOMs

Basic personal tool set

Job description

Generac seeks an Engineering Technician I to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing on new designs under supervision. You will support lab operations, document results, and assist with audits in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with test equipment; preferred candidates have hands-on experience with engines, fabrication, and ISO 17025 compliant testing practices.