Engineering Technician I — Lab Testing & Equipment Setup

Generac Power Systems Inc; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing on current and new product designs under close supervision.

You will set up test equipment, run tests on prototypes and existing products, record data, assist with assembly and fabrication, and help maintain documentation and BOM guidelines while supporting audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience participating in project teams.
• 1 year experience using engine dynamometers.
• Familiarity with electrical measurement equipment such as multimeters and power analyzers.
• General knowledge of combustion engines.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and products in the correct sequence according to approved test procedures.
• Perform testing on prototypes, existing products, and competitor products based on defined criteria.
• Accurately interpret, record, and document measurement data.
• Assist with the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototypes.
• Follow guidelines related to bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain test-related documentation in databases and assist with audits.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports.

Skills

Electrical measurement

Laboratory testing

Data recording & documentation

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Power analyzers

Engine dynamometers

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing on current and new product designs under close supervision.

You will set up test equipment, run tests on prototypes and existing products, record data, assist with assembly and fabrication, and help maintain documentation and BOM guidelines while supporting audits and continuous improvement.