Engineering Technician III

Generac Power Systems; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Whitewater, WI is seeking an Engineering Technician III to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on current and new product designs under supervision. You will help ensure test requirements are defined and met, and support continuous improvement to reduce defects.

The role involves setting up test equipment, running tests per ISO 17025, recording measurements, and preparing formal reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5 years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence per testing procedures
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing and competitor products across mechanical, electrical, environmental functions
• Use various mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices
• Accurately interpret and document measurements
• Assist in the assembly and fabrication of test equipment per blueprint specifications
• Follow guidelines for bill of materials
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting; maintain test documentation in database
• Prepare formal and informal test reports
• Assist with Laboratory Audit and 5S programs

Job description

Whitewater, WI - USA

Full time

JR16780

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.

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?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.