Job Description
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
The Associate Engineer is responsible for providing engineering input to the assigned product development projects assigned to include interfacing with the cross functional team consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement), sourcing, quality, service, and marketing.
Essential Duties:
Prepares and maintains design drawings, schematics, specifications, kits, BOMs and/or instructions for field kits using Computer Aided Design(CAD) software in accordance with applicable Generac and industry standards.
Works closely with design originators (e.g. engineers, designers) to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs and complex full assemblies, which require a high degree of precision using CAD. Or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) equipment.
Identifies solutions and opportunities.
Creates, modifies and controls a variety of detailed and complex documentation (models and drawings) from engineers’ and senior staff’s sketches, plans, written and verbal instructions.
Develops and maintains select departmental standards and procedures.
Regular Vendor Contact Mentor
Coach less experienced Designers and entry level Engineers
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
15 years of engineering experience in product design for engine/motor driven machinery, equipment or powered tools
Preferred Qualifications:
12 years of experience in generator or engine design work solving complex problems requiring analytical and mechanical skills
10 years of advanced technical experience in engineering systems, including 3D modeling in CREO or SolidWorks
7 years of experience using Windchill PLM and SAP or comparably complex ERP systems and data management tools
7 years of experience mentoring others
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
High level of expertise in 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools and concepts (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
Superior mechanical aptitude.
Superior conceptualization, visualization and creativity
Superior time management, prioritization & analytical problem solving
Ability to perform detail oriented work with high degree of accuracy
Design experience with a variety of materials (e.g., plastics, castings (sand and die), sheet metal, etc.) and a basic knowledge of material specs and use.
Expert in new product design and development
Extensive understanding of GD&T aligned to ASME Y14.5 concepts and application
Subject Matter Expert that may be called upon to lead training and review results of others
Broad tolerance stack, stress, strain and form, fit, and function understanding with superior application capabilities; Subject Matter Expert that may be called upon to lead training and review results of others
Experience with complex features, parts, and assemblies
Complete understanding of manufacturing processes
Coaches, mentors less experienced Designers and entry level Engineers
Complies with record-keeping and file sharing conventions
Adaptable, able to adjust to ongoing changes and improvements
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 include 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.”