Mechanical Engineer II

Generac Power Systems Inc; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking an Engineer II for Large Industrial Generators. The role involves providing engineering solutions for product development, interfacing with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, service, and marketing.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, drawings, BOMs, and supporting development plans. The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or electrical engineering, 3+ years experience, and hands-on CAD experience (Creo/SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
• Provides new product development in the generator/product area including CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Interfacing with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, service, marketing).
• Supports product development plans (schedule, cost, design inputs).
• Evaluates design for manufacturability, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Act as SAP Super User within the functional area.

Skills

3D modeling

ProE / SolidWorks

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

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?JOB SUMMARY: The Engineer II for Large Industrial Generators is responsible for providing engineering solutions to the product development projects assigned to him/her including interfacing with the cross functional team consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement, sourcing) quality, service, and marketing.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline3+ years of relevant work experienceExperience with 3D modeling such as Creo or SolidWorksPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Design experience with a variety of materials (plastics, alumni castings, sheet metal, etc.) and basic knowledge of material specs and useExperience in new product design and developmentExperience conducting analysis using FEA, CFD, etc.Experience with SAP or equivalent ERPESSENTIAL DUTIES:Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.Provide new product development in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tools 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 moderately 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 a variety of 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 more complex designs for manufacturability.Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.Other Duties as assigned and the following:Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).Develops less experienced engineers.Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to perform detail oriented work with a high degree of accuracy;Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills;Ability to translate technical information to all audiences;Able to solve moderate to complex engineering problems;Good decision-making skills;Technical Skills to include 3D modeling (ProE or SolidWorks);MS Excel, MS Word;Level of Independence: This position works with guidance from the Engineering Leader.“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.”