Associate Engineer
On-siteWhitewater, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Support test equipment, setup, and facility needs for product testing, including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and data acquisition. Design, build, and document electrical and mechanical test fixturing while maintaining lab equipment for calibration and ISO 17025 compliance. Correlate and document test data, lead calibration efforts, and update policies to support continuous improvement. Collaborate with engineering teams to plan testing requirements, recommend equipment needs, and mentor developing technicians. Respond proactively to lab support requests and participate in cost reduction and product improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 15 Years relevant work experience
- 12 years of relevant experience and an Associate Degree in related field
- Proficiency in proper use and application of various hand and power tools
- Proficiency in use of basic and advanced electrical and mechanical test equipment
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
- Able to work non-standard or extended work hours when necessary
- Demonstrate aptitude to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Lead and complete projects within guidelines
- Demonstrate self-motivation
- Work effectively in a fast-pace, team environment
- Communicate effectively through written and oral means
- Manage and participate in project design, development, and implementation
- Understand and apply advanced electrical techniques and theories
- Create and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
- Demonstrate understand of quality concepts, continuous improvement, statistical techniques, and preventative/corrective actions
- Demonstrate instrumentation and testing competence as required per ISO 17025 and the Laboratory Scope of Operations
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical generation systems
- Knowledge of and contribution to a continuous safe work environment
- Must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in related field
- Proficiency working with thermocouples, pressure sensors, and other electrical & mechanical sensors
- Knowledge with internal combustion engine assemblies
- 2 years in fields related to the type of products Generac produces
- Proficiency working with Data Acquisition Systems
- Experience participating in a team-based environment with some project leadership experience
- Experience in electrical generation devices and related components
- Experience in mechanical or electrical related field
- Experience in electrical loading and AC & DC power generation systems
- Experience in electrical & mechanical design, componentry, and ability to create and interpret schematics & blueprints
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