Intern Engineering

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Sussex, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac’s Internship Program is a full-time opportunity (40 hours per week) running May/June through August 2027. It is on-site with locations in Wisconsin: Waukesha (HQ), Pewaukee, and other plant sites statewide.

Interns gain real-world experience, contribute to impactful projects, and develop skills in electrical engineering disciplines under experienced mentors. Roles span Electrical Systems, Controls Engineering, Embedded Systems, and Power Electronics, emphasizing CAD modeling, BOM

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Understanding of basic electrical concepts and ability to read schematics.
• Experience or familiarity with programming languages that interface with hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and bring new products to market.
• Provide NPD support across generator/ power tool lines including CAD drawings and BOMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Support product development schedules and cost targets.
• Assist in tests, evaluations, and process validation for standard components.
• Travel to other Generac facilities as needed.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Schematic interpretation

Programming with hardware

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Sophomore year completed (preferred)

Tools

CAD

CAE

BOMs

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?

Generac’s Internship Program is full-time (40 hours per week) from May/June through August 2027. The program will be on-site, with positions in the following locations: Waukesha, WI (headquarters); Pewaukee, WI; plant locations throughout Wisconsin.

Generac’s Internship Program is designed to provide students with real-world experience in a supportive and innovative environment. Students contribute to impactful projects, gain exposure to industry best practices, and build lasting professional connections. This is a valuable opportunity to develop your professional and technical skills and grow alongside experienced mentors.

Potential Roles You Will Be Considered For:

• -Electrical Systems - Designs electrical architectures, power distribution systems, wiring, sensors, and control hardware for products and equipment.
• -Controls Engineering - Develops control algorithms and automation systems that monitor, regulate, and optimize product operation and performance.
• -Embedded Systems - Designs firmware and embedded software that enables intelligent monitoring, communication, and control within electronic products.
• -Power Electronics - Develops inverters, converters, battery interfaces, and energy management systems used in modern power generation and energy storage solutions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Understanding of basic electrical concepts.
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics.
• Background in working with programming languages that communicate with electronic hardware.
• Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across.
• Ability to work FULL-TIME during the Summer – 40 Hour Week; Potential to continue working part time during school.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Completion of Sophomore year

KEY DUTIES:

• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
• Provides new product development support in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tool product area including; Creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and BOMs; Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs); Interfacing with internal company personnel; Provide technical support for assigned projects.
• Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates standard, less complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
• Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for standard products and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize basic designs for manufacturability.
• Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Supports product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
• Travels to other Generac facilities as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

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.