About the role#
Generac offers a full-time engineering internship for the Summer 2027 term. This program provides students with hands-on experience in product development. You will work alongside mentors to support projects across electrical systems, controls engineering, embedded systems, or power electronics. This is a paid, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Design, validate, and support the development of new products.
- Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials.
- Specify functional requirements and integrate components into designs.
- Evaluate design effectiveness, reliability, and cost.
- Develop and execute fitness-for-use testing and process validation plans.
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners, designers, and product specialists.
- Use CAD or CAE systems to model designs.
- Travel to various Generac facilities as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Completion of your sophomore year is preferred.
- Understanding of basic electrical concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics.
- Experience with programming languages that communicate with electronic hardware.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week during the summer.
Location & details#
- Locations: Waukesha, WI and Pewaukee, WI.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Generac
Generac designs and manufactures power generation equipment and energy storage solutions. Founded in 1959, the company provides backup power, portable generators, and industrial energy systems for residential and commercial users. It is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The organization employs approximately 4,300 people and operates as a public company.
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