Manufacturing Design Engineer
Generac
Design and develop manufacturing equipment and automation cells using Creo CAD tools.
4 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Waukesha, WI
Office Full-Time
Company Size
9,239 Employees
Service Specialisms
Power Generation
Energy Storage
Backup Power Systems
Renewable Energy Solutions
Energy Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
process improvement
equipment design
technical documentation
automation design
machine drawings
site collaboration
- Identify issues and implement solutions related to the manufacturing process or equipment
- Collaborate closely with Generac manufacturing sites to balance design intent with machine performance.
- Produce documentation related to proper equipment usage, maintenance, and technical procedures
- Design innovative, cost-effective, capable manufacturing tools, equipment, and fixtures
- Create conceptual designs and detailed machine and automation drawings, schematics and technical documentation for new manufacturing equipment and automation cells.
What you bring
creo
autocad
5+ years
mechanical eng
lean
robotics
- Familiarity with automation concepts, conveyors, and robotics
- 5+ years of experience designing standalone manufacturing equipment and automated manufacturing cells.
- Proficient in 3D CAD software (Creo and AutoCAD)
- Proficiency in reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/diagrams.
- Comfortable with change and ambiguity with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing process
- Innovative and creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
- Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels internally and externally
- Self-directed individual with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
- Understanding of lean tools, principles, and methodology
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, or related field.
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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.
- 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.
$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
- 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.
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