Supervisor Reliability Lab

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Supervisor to lead our Reliability Lab team. You will supervise technicians in reliability testing labs, build test systems, wire high-power equipment, manage test chambers and cells, and support testing of new products.

The role requires technical engineering knowledge and strong people leadership, with hands-on responsibilities in test execution and process improvement to advance product development.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven engineering background with hands-on lab exposure.
• Experience with reliability testing or test labs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vision and strategy for the Reliability Lab and align with product development cycles.
• Lead technicians, set goals, provide coaching, and supervise daily lab operations.
• Develop and maintain test programs, assure safety, accuracy, and repeatability in tests.
• Manage test equipment, calibration, and scheduling to meet project timelines.
• Collaborate across engineering departments to foster new ideas and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering

Team supervision

Test instrumentation

Education

AAS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Equivalent

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.

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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.