Senior Mechanical Engineer

Generac Power Systems • Waukesha, WI • 1h ago

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Genera Home is hiring for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a focus on Portable Power Products. In this role you will be responsible for independently leading major subsystems or product projects and influence technical direction across cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, manufacturing operations, sourcing, quality, service, and marketing.

This role is ideally based in our Jefferson WI or optionally Waukesha WI office. Position is fulltime onsite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Designs, validates, and brings new products, systems, and component technologies to market, owning technical execution from concept through production release related to portable generators

Defines functional requirements and develops optimized engineering solutions by designing, testing, integrating, and evaluating moderately complex components and systems, including assessment of performance, cost/benefit, reliability (risk analysis), and safety.

Plans, executes, and evaluates fitness-for-use testing and validation activities, including product specifications, process validation plans, material specifications, and bills of materials.

Uses CAD and CAE tools and simulations to develop and analyze designs, produce detailed engineering drawings, and assess mechanical system performance and improvement opportunities.

Partners cross-functionally with manufacturing, suppliers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability and support new technology and product development plans related to schedule, cost, and design inputs.

Leads risk management activities, including development of Risk Assessments and FMEAs/DFMEAs, and provides data-driven recommendations during design reviews.

Oversees proto@type build, testing, troubleshooting, and validation, driving corrective actions necessary to meet functional, performance, and safety requirements.

Investigates and resolves technical issues, independently driving root cause analysis and escalating high-risk or high-impact issues appropriately to engineering leadership.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

5+ years of relevant work experience

2-3 years of new product development

Minimum of 2+ years CAD tool experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience leading front-end product investigation and system-level requirement definition for new or complex integrations.

Demonstrated experience in new product design and development, including design of moderately complex components and systems.

Demonstrated ability to execute detail-oriented work with accuracy across multiple simultaneous projects.

Design experience across a range of materials and manufacturing methods, including plastics, aluminum castings, and sheet metal, with working knowledge of material specifications and appropriate use.

Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering analysis tools, including Creo or SolidWorks.

Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.

Experience with internal combustion engines and/or generator systems.

Please note that at this time we cannot offer OPT/H1B sponsorship or transfer

Role is not approved for Agencies at this time.

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. 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."

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.

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