Resident Engineer II-Engines at Generac in Waukesha, WI | Kablio

Role

Description

design validation

process validation

bom management

manufacturing optimization

quality assurance

cost analysis

Supporting production of engines in the plant as related to engineering requirements (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
Working with engineering design group and engine production to design and validate new and current product designs.
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize moderately complex designs for manufacturability.
Designs, develops, executes and evaluates production specifications and process validation plans for engine components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
Specifies precise product functional requirements; modifies, tests, and integrates moderately complex components to produce final designs for production related changes
Evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
Ensures end-of-line engine quality and applies deviations and supplier quality requests.
Travel to other Generac facilities.

Requirements

bsc engineering

sap

3d modeling

machine design

excel

2+ years

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.
MS Excel, MS Word.
Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes.
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills.
Production/assembly experience of engines including deviations, production methods, supplier quality, and testing.
2+ years of relevant work experience
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects.
Experience with machine design.
Technical Skills to include 3D modeling.
Experience in new product design and development including materials (i.e. plastics, aluminum castings, sheet metal) and basic knowledge of material specs and use.
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$4.3B Revenue

Annual Income

The company generates over $4.3 billion in revenue annually.

80% US Share

Backup Power Dominance

The company dominates the backup power market, holding about 80% of the US share.

It began by engineering affordable home standby generators and built its first engine tailored for generator use.
Its portfolio spans portable units, residential standby systems, large commercial/industrial generators, light towers, power washers, battery storage, and smart-home energy devices.
Typical projects include outfitting homes for outage resilience, powering construction sites with mobile generators, and deploying microgrid and natural gas generator solutions for commercial clients.
Innovations include the PWRcell home energy storage line, integration of EV charging and remote monitoring via Mobile Link and Concerto software platforms.

Culture + Values

Generac Gives: a commitment to being a good neighbor and corporate citizen where employees live and work.
Focus areas include education (especially STEM for underserved youth), first responders, disaster preparedness, veterans & military families, community volunteerism, energy conservation, and clean-energy education & innovation.
Employee-enabled giving: all full-time employees receive volunteer time off and access to small grants for charities they're involved with.
Hyper-local impact: philanthropic focus centered on locations where facilities and employees are based.
Powering Up Education: employees engage in STEM outreach through classrooms, learning events, and facility tours.
Generac Volunteers: organized teams participate in activities such as food sorting, shelter refurbishment, and STEM mentoring.
Generac Community Spirit Awards: recognizing the most active volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Environment + Sustainability

$440 M investment

Solar + Battery Initiative

The company is investing up to $440 million in a Puerto Rico solar and battery initiative to power 40,000 homes.

$50 M awarded

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Received a $50 million award from the DOE's GRIP program to implement clean-energy microgrids at approximately 100 California water-utility sites, with at least 55% located in disadvantaged communities.

55% in disadvantaged communities

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Implementing clean-energy microgrids at 100 California water-utility sites, with a focus on serving at least 55% in disadvantaged communities.

409 kW solar

Net-Zero Microgrid

Supported a net-zero microgrid at Hotel Marcel, featuring a 409 kW solar installation and 1,012 kWh storage capacity.

Partnership with DOE on Puerto Rico solar + battery initiative (up to $440 M investment for 40,000 homes)
Awarded $50 M (via DOE GRIP) for clean-energy microgrids at ~100 California water-utility sites, at least 55% in disadvantaged communities
Supported microgrid at Hotel Marcel (net-zero, 409 kW solar, 1,012 kWh storage)
Distributing zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell generators in North America via partnership with EODev
Generac Mobile® lighting towers reduce fuel consumption by up to 75% vs. traditional models via hybrid/battery and LED innovation
Net-zero target not explicitly stated in publicly available sources

Inclusion & Diversity

The 2023 ESG report notes ESG integration but includes no specific DEI goals or gender breakdown.
Public materials provide no data on female/male workforce percentages, leadership gender representation, diversity recruitment, or retention metrics.
Neither generac.com nor LinkedIn pages disclose strategic DEI targets or outcomes.

Articles

Careers at Generac

Products

Residential Solutions

Role

Description

design validation

process validation

bom management

manufacturing optimization

quality assurance

cost analysis

Supporting production of engines in the plant as related to engineering requirements (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
Working with engineering design group and engine production to design and validate new and current product designs.
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize moderately complex designs for manufacturability.
Designs, develops, executes and evaluates production specifications and process validation plans for engine components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
Specifies precise product functional requirements; modifies, tests, and integrates moderately complex components to produce final designs for production related changes
Evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
Ensures end-of-line engine quality and applies deviations and supplier quality requests.
Travel to other Generac facilities.

Requirements

bsc engineering

sap

3d modeling

machine design

excel

2+ years

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.
MS Excel, MS Word.
Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes.
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills.
Production/assembly experience of engines including deviations, production methods, supplier quality, and testing.
2+ years of relevant work experience
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects.
Experience with machine design.
Technical Skills to include 3D modeling.
Experience in new product design and development including materials (i.e. plastics, aluminum castings, sheet metal) and basic knowledge of material specs and use.
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$4.3B Revenue

Annual Income

The company generates over $4.3 billion in revenue annually.

80% US Share

Backup Power Dominance

The company dominates the backup power market, holding about 80% of the US share.

It began by engineering affordable home standby generators and built its first engine tailored for generator use.
Its portfolio spans portable units, residential standby systems, large commercial/industrial generators, light towers, power washers, battery storage, and smart-home energy devices.
Typical projects include outfitting homes for outage resilience, powering construction sites with mobile generators, and deploying microgrid and natural gas generator solutions for commercial clients.
Innovations include the PWRcell home energy storage line, integration of EV charging and remote monitoring via Mobile Link and Concerto software platforms.

Culture + Values

Generac Gives: a commitment to being a good neighbor and corporate citizen where employees live and work.
Focus areas include education (especially STEM for underserved youth), first responders, disaster preparedness, veterans & military families, community volunteerism, energy conservation, and clean-energy education & innovation.
Employee-enabled giving: all full-time employees receive volunteer time off and access to small grants for charities they're involved with.
Hyper-local impact: philanthropic focus centered on locations where facilities and employees are based.
Powering Up Education: employees engage in STEM outreach through classrooms, learning events, and facility tours.
Generac Volunteers: organized teams participate in activities such as food sorting, shelter refurbishment, and STEM mentoring.
Generac Community Spirit Awards: recognizing the most active volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Environment + Sustainability

$440 M investment

Solar + Battery Initiative

The company is investing up to $440 million in a Puerto Rico solar and battery initiative to power 40,000 homes.

$50 M awarded

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Received a $50 million award from the DOE's GRIP program to implement clean-energy microgrids at approximately 100 California water-utility sites, with at least 55% located in disadvantaged communities.

55% in disadvantaged communities

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Implementing clean-energy microgrids at 100 California water-utility sites, with a focus on serving at least 55% in disadvantaged communities.

409 kW solar

Net-Zero Microgrid

Supported a net-zero microgrid at Hotel Marcel, featuring a 409 kW solar installation and 1,012 kWh storage capacity.

Partnership with DOE on Puerto Rico solar + battery initiative (up to $440 M investment for 40,000 homes)
Awarded $50 M (via DOE GRIP) for clean-energy microgrids at ~100 California water-utility sites, at least 55% in disadvantaged communities
Supported microgrid at Hotel Marcel (net-zero, 409 kW solar, 1,012 kWh storage)
Distributing zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell generators in North America via partnership with EODev
Generac Mobile® lighting towers reduce fuel consumption by up to 75% vs. traditional models via hybrid/battery and LED innovation
Net-zero target not explicitly stated in publicly available sources

Inclusion & Diversity

The 2023 ESG report notes ESG integration but includes no specific DEI goals or gender breakdown.
Public materials provide no data on female/male workforce percentages, leadership gender representation, diversity recruitment, or retention metrics.
Neither generac.com nor LinkedIn pages disclose strategic DEI targets or outcomes.

Articles

Careers at Generac

Products

Residential Solutions