Generac Power Systems

Mechanical Engineer II

Generac Power Systems$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling software like Creo or SolidWorks
  • Design experience with a range of materials including plastics and metals
  • Experience with new product development and design methods
  • Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems

Responsibilities

  • Designs and validates new products for various generator and power tool applications
  • Creates and maintains detailed CAD models, drawings, and BOMs
  • Specifies functional requirements and evaluates design effectiveness, reliability, and safety
  • Conducts fitness-for-use testing and develops material specifications
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability of designs
  • Utilizes CAD/CAE systems to produce detailed engineering drawings
  • Mentors less experienced engineers in engineering practices

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Mentorship from experienced engineering leaders
  • Exposure to diverse materials and design processes
  • Role as an SAP Super User providing advanced expertise
Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Engineer II for Large Industrial Generators is responsible for providing engineering solutions to the product development projects assigned to him/her including interfacing with the cross functional team consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement, sourcing) quality, service, and marketing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with 3D modeling such as Creo or SolidWorks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Design experience with a variety of materials (plastics, alumni castings, sheet metal, etc.) and basic knowledge of material specs and use
  • Experience in new product design and development
  • Experience conducting analysis using FEA, CFD, etc.
  • Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
  • Provide new product development in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tools product area including; Creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs), Interfacing with internal company personnel, Provide technical support for assigned projects.
  • Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
  • Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of standard products and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
  • Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize more complex designs for manufacturability.
  • Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.

Other Duties as assigned and the following:

  • Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
  • Develops less experienced engineers.
  • Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to perform detail oriented work with a high degree of accuracy;
  • Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills;
  • Ability to translate technical information to all audiences;
  • Able to solve moderate to complex engineering problems;
  • Good decision-making skills;
  • Technical Skills to include 3D modeling (ProE or SolidWorks);
  • MS Excel, MS Word;

Level of Independence: This position works with guidance from the Engineering Leader.

About Generac Power Systems

Generac Power Systems is a manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Generac operates through two business segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment produces generators, transfer switches, and other backup power equipment for residential and commercial customers in the United States. The International segment produces similar products for customers outside the United States. Generac sells its products through a network of dealers and distributors.
Learn more about Generac Power Systems
Size
8,955 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$350.5 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+20.9%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ

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