Engineering Co-Op - Engines

Generac’s Co Op position is responsible to work with other engineers to fulfill special design requests on our products. Under supervision of engineers, the Co Op 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 BOM's. Participants develop technical skills through challenging assignments and usage of technical tools.

Responsibilities

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, and providing 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 design's 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; Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering); Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD; Microsoft Office experience (including Excel); Proficient oral and written communication; Ability to work 15-20 hours during the school year and full time during school breaks; Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds