Lab Test Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical

Generac Power Systems; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunity

401(k) plan

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Waukesha, WI seeks an Associate Engineer to support the Engineering lab with test equipment and data acquisition. You will design and build test fixtures, maintain calibration, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure efficient lab operations.

The role requires heavy instrumentation knowledge, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work under limited supervision while contributing to cost-reduction and product improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 12 years of relevant experience and an Associate Degree in related field, or 15 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in various hand and power tools.
• Proficiency in basic and advanced electrical and mechanical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support test equipment and setup for product testing per test procedures.
• Prepare data acquisition devices for recording measurements.
• Design, build, implement, and document test fixturing for lab testing needs.
• Maintain test and lab equipment and calibration per ISO 17025.
• Collaborate with internal/external engineering teams to support lab work.
• Respond promptly to lab support requests and drive to resolution.
• Assist with R&D testing issues through troubleshooting and improvements.
• Participate in cost-reduction and product/test equipment improvements.
• Correlate and document test data using proper forms and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data acquisition

Effective communication

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

Generac Power Systems in Waukesha, WI seeks an Associate Engineer to support the Engineering lab with test equipment and data acquisition. You will design and build test fixtures, maintain calibration, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure efficient lab operations.

The role requires heavy instrumentation knowledge, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work under limited supervision while contributing to cost-reduction and product improvements.