Mechanical Engineer III

Generac Power Systems; Waukesha (WI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Generac Home is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of products in Generac’s Clean Energy group in Waukesha, WI. You will guide cross-functional teams, balancing performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability while owning engineering documentation and design records.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Proven experience with Creo for 3D modeling and ANSYS/Creo Simulate for FEA.
• Experience designing sheet metal and plastic components is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and development of complex mechanical systems.
• Provide engineering leadership throughout product lifecycles.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, specs, and reports.
• Support verification, validation, and manufacturing launches.
• Communicate status and decisions to leadership and teams.

Kenntnisse

Creo 3D Modeling

FEA

Sheet Metal

Plastic Components

Problem Solving

Communication

MS Office

Ausbildung

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill

Jobbeschreibung

Onsite

Waukesha, WI - USA

Full time

JR14797

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 Home is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Waukesha, WI. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading design and development activities of new products as well as design improvements to various products in Generac’s Clean Energy business group. The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves as a key technical resource, driving engineering excellence across cross-functional teams while balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, compliance, schedule, and cost objectives.

Come join our team in our mission to power the transition to clean, smart, renewable energy!

Occasional travel to other Generac facilities and vendor sites as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and integrate complex mechanical systems and components while optimizing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
• Provide technical leadership on complex product development programs and serve as the primary mechanical engineering subject matter expert throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, specifications, assembly instructions, and design reports
• Partner closely with internal and external testing resources to develop and execute verification and validation plans
• Support supplier qualification activities, component validation, PPAP reviews, and manufacturing launch readiness.
• Communicate project status, technical recommendations, and design decisions to leadership and stakeholders
• Support manufacturing operations through production issue resolution, continuous improvement efforts, and implementation of engineering changes.
• Conducts DFMEA and owns and executes Design Validation and Verification Plans and Results (DVP&R).
• Creates and executes product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
• Travels to other Generac facilities and vendor sites as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 5 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Technical Skills to include 3D modeling (Creo) FEA (Creo Simulate or ANSYS)
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing techniques for sheet metal and plastic components
• Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes
• Able to solve complex engineering problems
• Strong decision-making skills
• Great ability to work in a dynamic environment and strong tolerance for ambiguity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft software including Excel, Project, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GD&T and statistical stack up of tolerances
• Experience with machine design
• Background in Electrical enclosure design and agency certification
• Integration experience with power electronics
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience leading DFMEA, DVP&R, reliability testing, and product validation activities.
• Experience with Windchill or a similar product life cycle management system

At this time candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered inclusive of OPT or H1B transfer.

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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.