Mechanical Engineering Intern Transfer Switch Summer 2027

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Job Summary: Generacs Intern position is responsible to work with other engineers to fulfill special design requests on our products. Under supervision of engineers the intern will create definitions of parts and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections 3D models tolerance stack-ups and various electronic data formats to support analysis manufacturing assembly and service. You will also create Pro-E models drawings and templates as well as make changes to BOMs. Participants develop technical skills through challenging assignments and usage of technical tools.

Education Skills & Experience:

• Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Mechanical Electrical Industrial or Civil Engineering).
• Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
• Microsoft Office experience (including Excel).
• Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across.
• The ability to work 15-20 hours during the school year and full time during school breaks

KEY DUTIES:

• Designs validates and brings new products to market.
• Provide new product development support in the Industrial Commercial Residential and/or Retail generator or Power Tool 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 standard less complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the designs 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 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 basic 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)
• Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary
• Other duties as assigned.

Level of Independence:

• Receives close level of technical instruction guidance and direction from others;
• Performs routine assignments in the entry level of the Professional Career Band;
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments;
• Uses existing procedures to solve problems;
• Strong decision-making skills;
• Participates in cross-functional project teams;
• Offer recommendations and solutions;
• Take ownership of designs;
• At this level learns how to apply principles and theories in a practical manner.

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 the 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.

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.