Engineering Technician I

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Engineering Technician I to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests of current and new product designs under close supervision. You will help define test requirements and contribute to improvements to reduce defects.

Responsibilities include setting up test equipment, running tests on prototypes and existing products, documenting measurements, and supporting manufacturing with troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 3 months of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and products per procedures.
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing and competitor products.
• Use mechanical, electrical, and electronic measuring devices.
• Accurately interpret and document measurements.
• Assemble and fabricate test equipment per blueprints.
• Follow guidelines for bill of materials.
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain test documentation and database records.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports.
• Assist with 5S and audit activities in the Engineering Lab.

Skills

Test equipment setup

Measurement devices

Documentation of results

Interpret measurements

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Engineering Technician I is responsible for performing electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests of current and new product designs under close supervision. Conducts continuous improvement activities to reduce the potential for product defects. Involved with problem identification, containment activities, action plan development and execution. Ensure that the test requirements for product testing and processes are defined and met.

The schedule for this position is Friday through Sunday from 7am to 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence per testing procedures
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing, and competitor products for stated criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions through ISO 17025 and Laboratory Scope of Operations
• Use various mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices
• Accurately interpret and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurements
• Assists in the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products per blueprint specifications
• Follow guidelines for bill of materials
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities
• Maintain test-related documentation in, and support administration of, database environment
• Prepare formal and informal test reports
• Assist with the Generac Engineering Laboratory Audit and organization 5S programs

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3 Months Relevant Work Experience

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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.