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We are seeking a Test Engineer to join the team at our manufacturing facility in Sussex, WI!
TheManufacturing Test Engineer will bedirectly involved in the testing and overall validation of our Industrial products. This person will drivecomponentand system level validation, perform root cause analysis, and develop solutions for any issuesidentifiedduring the validation process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct testing on our CES products including the assembly of test systems, wiring, configuring products and load banks, and conducting component and system level tests.
Support the development of component and system level Test Plans and Test Procedures.
Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions for issues identified during the development process, manufacturing process and/or field.
Formally document Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, and any technical issues.
Drive the resolution of technical issues and escalate significant issues to engineering leadership.
Collaborate with other engineers, internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize complex designs.
Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
Implement demand driven principles and strategies thatsupportsoperational excellence andlong-rangeplans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
Responsible for area layouts, process definition, PLC programing, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.
Minimal Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technologyand 3-5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or ElectricalEngineering;
Excellent organizational, written and oral communicationskills;
Experience with the design and development ofhigh powerelectronics.
Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix productionenvironments;
Hands on experience running tests on complex electronic components and/or systems; including the use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other various electronic test equipment/meter;
Experience developing component and/or system level Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports
Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in afast-pacedenvironment.
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.
“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.”
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed.
We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.
As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.
