Engineering Technician I - 2nd Shift

generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Generac is hiring an Engineering Technician I to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on current and new product designs under supervision. You will assist in test equipment assembly, prototype fabrication, and ensure test requirements meet defined standards.

The role emphasizes problem identification, containment, action planning, and formal/informal reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement and lab audits.

Qualifications

• Testing of electrical, mechanical, and environmental designs under supervision.
• Assist in test equipment assembly and prototype fabrication per blueprints.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports.

Responsibilities

• Setup test equipment and products per testing procedures.
• Perform tests on prototypes and existing products for ISO 17025 criteria.
• Document measurements and interpret data.
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting and 5S/documentation.

Skills

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Test equipment

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?

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.

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

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.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401k retirement benefits.

\"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.\"