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The Engineering Technician III is responsible for performing electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests of current and new product designs under close supervision. Conducts continuous improvement activities to reduce the potential for product defects.  Involved with problem identification, containment activities, action plan development and execution.  Ensure that the test requirements for product testing and processes are defined and met.

This position will be located onsite in Whitewater, WI. The hours will be 7:00AM - 3:30PM CST.

Responsibilities:

• Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence per testing procedures

• Perform tests on prototypes, existing, and competitor products for stated criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions through ISO 17025 and Laboratory Scope of Operations

• Use various mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices

• Accurately interpret and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurements

• Assists in the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products per blueprint specifications

• Follow guidelines for bill of materials

• Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities; Maintain test-related documentation in, and support administration of, database environment

• Prepare formal and informal test reports

• Assist with the Generac Engineering Laboratory Audit and organization 5S programs

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma

• 5 Years of relevant work experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• UL, CSA, ASE certification.

• ISO training.

• Proficiency in welding, shaping sheet metal, mill or turning.

• Experience managing projects or participating in project teams.

• Experience using specialized equipment such as engine dynamometers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to work non-standard or extended work hours when necessary.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Manage and participate in projects.

• Interpret blueprint and electrical schematics.

• Demonstrate self-motivation.

• Lead and complete projects within guidelines.

• Work effectively in a fast-pace, team environment.

• Communicate effectively through written and oral means.

• Demonstrate aptitude to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

• Understand and apply advanced electrical techniques and theories.

• Demonstrate testing competence as required per ISO 17025 and the Laboratory Scope of Operations.

• Demonstrate understanding of quality concepts, continuous improvement, statistical techniques and preventative/corrective actions.

• Provide own basic set of tools.

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.