Senior Mechanical Engineer - Reliability & Maintainability

DR Power LLP; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer III to lead product modifications, sustaining engineering, and new product development for generator sets. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions with strong technical leadership.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, design reviews, testing, and collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service, and Marketing to ensure customer and business goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with Solidworks or Creo.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Experience in product design, service and sustaining engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience conducting engineering analyses using RCA and DFMEA.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with engineering, quality, sourcing and operations.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling (CREO/SolidWorks) and engineering design software.
• Knowledge of machine design principles and driving equipment.
• Strong maintainability, serviceability, and reliability focus.
• Ability to drive MTBF improvements and reduce MTTR for Generac products.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality diagnostic manuals for Generac products with OEMs and internal teams.
• Provide input on reliability, maintainability and serviceability during reviews.
• Troubleshoot field issues with Generac products in collaboration with Tech Support and Engineering.
• Review specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost targets.
• Utilize CAD and analysis tools to create and view detailed drawings and documentation.
• Develop and execute product testing, validation, and risk assessment activities.
• Understand BOMs and material requirements to support product servicing.
• Collaborate across engineering, sourcing, quality, service, and operations to optimize designs.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects, delivering technical solutions.

Skills

SolidWorks/Creo

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Project management

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

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 Mechanical Engineer III is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for leading product modifications, sustaining engineering initiatives, and new product development activities for generator set (genset) products. This role serves as a key technical contributor, partnering with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service, and Marketing to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Working with a high degree of independence, the Mechanical Engineer III applies advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges, and provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers while ensuring products meet customer, quality, and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with OEMs, internal Engineers and the Technical Publications team, produce high-quality comprehensive diagnostic manuals for Generac products.
• Participate and provide input relating to reliability, maintainability and serviceability into Concept Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Serviceability Reviews and Product Performance Reviews.
• Working with Tech Support and Engineering groups, help troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve difficult problems seen in the field with various Generac products.
• Review engineering specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirements.
• Utilize CAD and engineering analysis tools to create and view detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop and execute product testing, validation, and risk assessment activities to ensure fitness-for-use and compliance with design requirements.
• Understanding of product specifications, bills of materials, and material requirements to support product servicing.
• Collaborate with engineering team, sourcing, quality, service, and external partners to optimize designs for serviceability, maintainability and reliability and resolve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects, providing technical expertise, troubleshooting complex challenges, and implementing effective solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with Solidworks or Creo.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Service/Maintenance Engineering.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Experience in product design, service and sustaining engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience conducting engineering analyses using tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with engineering, quality, sourcing and operations partners.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and engineering design software, such as CREO or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of machine design principles and experience with driving equipment.
• Maintainability, Serviceability and Reliability.
• Ability to drive up Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and drive down Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) of Generac products (Residential, Commercial and Industrial).
• Strong project management, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical information for a variety of audiences.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

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 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. Occasional travel.

“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 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.