Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2027
Job Location:
Waukesha, WI - USA
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Job Summary
For more than 65 years weve turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes strengthen businesses and build a more resilient efficient sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us
About the Internship Program
Generacs Internship Program is full-time (40 hours per week) from May/June through August 2027. The program will be on-site with positions in the following locations: Waukesha WI (headquarters); Pewaukee WI; plant locations throughout Wisconsin.
Generacs Internship Program is designed to provide students with real-world experience in a supportive and innovative environment. Students contribute to impactful projects gain exposure to industry best practices and build lasting professional connections. This is a valuable opportunity to develop your professional and technical skills and grow alongside experienced mentors.
Potential Roles You Will Be Considered For:
-Product Development -Designs and develops new products subsystems and components from concept through production while balancing performance cost quality and manufacturability.
-Test & Validation -Plans and executes laboratory and field testing to verify product performance durability safety and compliance with requirements.
-Simulation Engineering -Uses analytical and virtual engineering tools such as FEA CFD and system modeling to predict product behavior and accelerate development.
-Thermal & Fluid Systems-Develops cooling airflow fuel combustion and fluid management systems to optimize product efficiency reliability and performance.
EDUCATION SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Currently pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across.
Ability to work FULL-TIME during the Summer 40 Hour Week; Potential to continue working part time during school.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Completion of Sophomore year
KEY DUTIES:
Designs validates and brings new products to market.
Provides 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; Provide 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 designs 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.
Supports product development plans (schedule product cost meeting design inputs)
Travels to other Generac facilities as necessary
Other duties as assigned
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Since 1959, Generac Power Systems has been committed to building the most reliable, durable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly generators and power equipment.
