Engineering Technician III

generac; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5S program involvement

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Engineering Technician III to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on current and new product designs under supervision. The role supports continuous improvement and ensures test requirements are defined and met.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, executing tests, and documenting results with precision. The candidate will assist with lab audits, 5S programs, and database administration to maintain accurate test records and improve product

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required and 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience performing electrical, mechanical and environmental tests in a lab setting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and products in proper sequence per procedures.
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing and competitor products for mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions.
• Use measurement devices to document readings like temperature and pressure accurately.
• Assist in assembling and fabricating test equipment per blueprints.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports and maintain related documentation.

Skills

Test equipment setup

Electrical testing

Documentation

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 III 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
• 5 Years of relevant work experience

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.