Engineering Technician IV

Generac Power Systems; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life and long-term disability

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off and 8 paid holidays

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Jefferson, WI seeks an Engineering Technician IV to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on current and new product designs under supervision. The role includes continuous improvement, problem containment, and ensuring test requirements are met.

Responsibilities include setup, testing prototypes and products, data documentation, and supporting manufacturing with troubleshooting and audits. A High School Diploma and 10 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 10 years of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up test equipment and products following testing procedures.
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing and competitor products for specified criteria (mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical).
• Use mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices to collect data.
• Interpret and document measurements, including temperature, pressure, and scientific notation.
• Assist in assembling and fabricating test equipment per blueprint specifications.
• Follow guidelines for the bill of materials.
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting and maintain test-related documentation in databases.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports.
• Assist with the Engineering Laboratory Audit and 5S programs at Generac.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Jefferson, WI - USA

Full time

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?

Engineering Technician IV

The Engineering Technician IV 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
• 10 Years of relevant work experience

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 401(k) 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.

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.