Supervisor Reliability Lab

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. seeks a Supervisor Reliability Lab to lead technicians in reliability test labs, build test systems, and manage test chambers and cells. The role supports testing of new products, NTI for reliability, and system testing.

Ideal candidates will have strong technical engineering knowledge, plus people leadership and reliability test expertise. The position involves supervising multiple projects, ensuring safety, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• AAS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10 years of engineering experience.
• 3 years of leading a technical team.
• 5 years of experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition.
• 5 years of experience with LIMS and scheduling software.
• 5 years of experience with equipment maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Drive results targeted to support the product development cycle for the business group market.
• Effectively manage the development process and improve repeatability through standards.
• Manage expenses, ensure regulatory compliance and support corporate goals.
• Provide leadership to technicians, set goals, and supervise daily activities.
• Build test systems and wire AC up to 480V AC and up to 600V DC; execute and monitor tests.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical testing

Project management

Education

AAS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

Test instrumentation

Scheduling software

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 Supervisor Reliability Lab is responsible for supervising and leading technicians in the Reliability test labs. Building test systems, wiring of high-power electrical equipment, managing Test Chambers and test cells. Supporting the testing of new products, NTI for reliability and system test. This position requires technical engineering knowledge coupled with people leadership skills as well as Reliability test knowledge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• AAS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Equivalent 10 years of Engineering experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of leading a technical team 5 years of experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, and electro-mechanical test 5 years of experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and scheduling software 5 years of experience with equipment maintenance and calibration

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Execute the established vision and strategy. Drive results that are specifically targeted to support the product development cycle for the business group market. Effectively manage the development process (e.g. develop time compression techniques, design/application standards for improved repeatability, manage process locally in a single location). Manage expenses, ensure regulatory compliance and support corporate goals. Provide leadership to the technicians, goal development, professional development, and daily supervision. Interface with internal company personnel at all levels Ensure optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet product development requirements. Foster collaboration between engineering departments to identify and harvest new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards, and procedures. Build test systems, Wire AC up to 480V AC and up to 600V DC, Execute and monitor tests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing, and quality of outcomes. Demonstrated team building and leadership skills. Solid understanding of engineering technical issues/needs and financial items as related to product design and development. Excellent communication skills. Self-driven, initiative-taking, flexible, and high capacity to learn. Electrical, HVAC and Climate chamber 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:

• This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes 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 and 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.