Mechanical Engineering Technician IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life & disability

Paid time off

Holidays

Overtime

401(k)

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc in Waukesha, Wisconsin seeks an Engineering Technician IV to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on current and new product designs under close supervision.

You will drive continuous improvement, participate in problem identification, containment, and action plan execution, and ensure test requirements are defined and met to support reliable products and efficient manufacturing, with precise documentation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience following ISO 17025 laboratory operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence per testing procedures.
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing, and competitor products for mechanical, electrical, environmental and electromechanical criteria per ISO 17025.
• Use measurement devices to document temperature, pressure, and other readings with accuracy.
• Assist in assembling and fabricating test equipment and prototype parts per blueprints.
• Follow guidelines for bill of materials and test documentation.
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting and maintaining test-related records and databases.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports.
• Assist with Engineering Laboratory audits and 5S programs.

Skills

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Environmental testing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Test equipment

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?

The Engineering Technician IV is responsible for performing electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests of current and new product designs under close supervision. Conducts continuous improvement activities to reduce the potential for product defects. Involved with problem identification, containment activities, action plan development and execution. Ensure that the test requirements for product testing and processes are defined and met.

Responsibilities

• Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence per testing procedures
• Perform tests on prototypes, existing, and competitor products for stated criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions through ISO 17025 and Laboratory Scope of Operations
• Use various mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices; Accurately interpret and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurements
• Assists in the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products per blueprint specifications
• Follow guidelines for bill of materials
• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities; Maintain test-related documentation in, and support administration of, database environment
• Prepare formal and informal test reports
• Assist with the Generac Engineering Laboratory Audit and organization 5S programs

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 10 Years of relevant work experience

Physical Demands

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

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans
• life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts
• accrued paid time off
• 8 paid Holidays
• opportunity for overtime
• 401(k) retirement benefits

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.