Lab Technician Intern

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Job Description Summary

The Lab Technician Intern will support our engineering team in the development testing and validation of next generation clean energy hardware products. This is a hands-on opportunity for a student to gain real-world experience working alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced lab environment contributing to the clean energy products that power homes around the world.

Job Description

Generac is hiring a Lab Technician Intern to join our engineering team in Santa Monica this role you will support hardware testing prototyping and validation activities for our clean energy product line. You will work directly with engineers in the lab getting hands-on experience with real products in development. If you enjoy working with your hands troubleshooting hardware and seeing how clean energy products come to life we encourage you to apply.

This internship is 5 days a week on-site in Santa Monica CA.

What You Will Do

• Set up operate and maintain test equipment in the lab including oscilloscopes multimeters power supplies and electronic loads.

• Build cables harnesses and test fixtures to support hardware testing and validation.

• Conduct hardware tests on prototypes under engineer supervision.

• Document test setups procedures and results with accuracy and consistency.

• Support engineers in troubleshooting hardware issues and identifying root cause.

• Maintain lab organization equipment calibration logs and inventory.

• Follow lab safety protocols including proper handling of electrical equipment and high-voltage systems.

• Take ownership of a defined project that delivers tangible value to the team by the end of the internship.

What You Will Learn

• Hands-on testing methodologies for hardware and power electronics products.

• How lab work supports the broader product development lifecycle from prototype to mass production.

• Industry-standard test equipment instrumentation and measurement techniques.

• Electrical and lab safety practices in a real-world engineering environment.

• The fundamentals of clean energy product development at Generac.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology Electronics Technology Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Coursework or hands-on experience with basic electronics circuits or electrical systems.

• Familiarity with common lab equipment (oscilloscopes multimeters power supplies).

• Comfortable with hand tools soldering and assembling electrical components.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.

• Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures in a lab environment.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project experience working with physical electronics or power systems (academic personal or prior internship).

• Exposure to power electronics or clean energy technology.

• Familiarity with cable harness assembly fixture building or PCB rework.

• Interest in clean energy technology and renewable energy systems.

• Prior internship co-op or hands-on lab experience in a technical environment.

Office Environment

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.