Intern Engineering

Generac Power Systems; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems is offering a full-time summer internship program in Waukesha, WI. The role provides hands-on experience in product development, CAD modeling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Interns will work 40 hours per week from May/June through August 2027, with potential to continue part-time during the school year. Opportunities span product design, testing, validation, and manufacturing collaboration at Generac facilities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Pro-E experience

AutoCAD experience

Mechanical engineering student

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Sophomore year completion

Tools

Pro-E

AutoCAD

Job description

Onsite

Waukesha, WI - USA

Full time

JR17282

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:

• Product Development
• Test & Validation
• Simulation Engineering
• Thermal & Fluid Systems

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
• 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.

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.