Engineering Technician I (Weekend Shift)

Generac Power Systems Inc.; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is hiring an Engineering Technician I to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on current and new product designs under supervision. You will help define test requirements and support CI efforts to reduce defects.

The role includes setting up and running tests, documenting results, and assisting in lab audits. The schedule runs Friday through Sunday from 7am to 3:30pm, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvements and product reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 months relevant work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and products as per testing procedures.
• Run tests on prototypes and existing designs across mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical criteria.
• Accurately document measurements and interpret data.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports.
• Assist with lab audits and organize 5S programs.

Skills

Test & measurement

Lab equipment setup

Documentation

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

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.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 proceduresPerform tests on prototypes, existing, and competitor products for stated criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions through ISO 17025 and Laboratory Scope of OperationsUse various mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devicesAccurately interpret and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurementsAssists in the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products per blueprint specificationsFollow guidelines for bill of materialsSupport manufacturing through troubleshooting activitiesMaintain test-related documentation in, and support administration of, database environmentPrepare formal and informal test reportsAssist with the Generac Engineering Laboratory Audit and organization 5S programsRequirements:High School Diploma3 Months Relevant Work ExperiencePhysical 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.#LI-MH1“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.”