Engineering Co-Op - Engines

DR Power LLP; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Generac in Wisconsin is seeking a Co Op engineer to design and support new products. Under engineer supervision, you will create CAD models, BOMs, and drawings, and contribute to part definitions and tolerances.

You will gain hands-on experience with Pro-E/AutoCAD, learn to evaluate cost, design inputs, and collaborate with internal teams during school terms.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in a engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Civil).
• Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
• Microsoft Office experience (including Excel).
• Able to communicate clearly in writing and speech, conveying messages effectively.
• Can work 15-20 hours during the school year and full time during breaks.

Responsibilities

• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
• Provide new product development support including CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Interfacing with internal personnel and supporting product development plans.
• Specify functional requirements and evaluate cost, reliability, and safety.
• Develop tests, validate specifications, and manage material part specs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and vendors to optimize designs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering

Tools

Pro-E

AutoCAD

Excel

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?

Generac’s Co Op position is responsible to work with other engineers to fulfill special design requests on our products. Under supervision of engineers, the Co Op will 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. You will also create Pro-E models, drawings and templates as well as make changes to BOM's. Participants develop technical skills through challenging assignments and usage of technical tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to work 15-20 hours during the school year and full time during school breaks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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 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 standard, less 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 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 basic designs for manufacturability.
• Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Level of Independence

Receives close level of technical instruction, guidance and direction from others. Performs routine assignments in the entry level of the Professional Career Band. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses existing procedures to solve problems. Strong decision-making skills. Participates in cross-functional project teams. Offer recommendations and solutions. Take ownership of designs. At this level, learns how to apply principles and theories in a practical manner.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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.

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? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.