Mechanical Engineer II

Company: Generac Power Systems
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

SERIOUS POWER, COMPELLING CAREERS! Generac has not only seen success as a company but we have compassion for communities where we live and work. We are the #1 company is storm response, throughout the company's history, we have remained passionate about helping those in need. both in our day-to-day roles and in our efforts to give back. This commitment is our responsibility, pride and passion. In the role of Mechanical Engineer II working in Waukesha, WI you will be part of the Engineering team. The Engineer II is responsible for providing engineering input 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. This position reports to the Manager of Engineering and works closely with different engineering groups. Responsibilities - 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. - 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 Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline; - 2 or more years of relevant work experience; Preferred Qualifications: - Design experience with a variety of materials (plastics, alumni castings, sheet metal, etc.) and basic knowledge of material specs and use; - Design experience with a variety of electrical components (wire harnesses, circuit breakers, etc.) and basic electrical knowledge - Experience in new product design and development - Experience conducting analysis using FEA, CFD, etc.; - Experience with 3D modeling such as Creo or SolidWorks; - Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP; Great Reasons to work for Generac: - Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more - State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, cafe, free parking and many employee activities - Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers - Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day) - Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators - We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. Each Friday we relax in our jeans! - Product loan and discount programs 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 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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