Associate Engineer

About the role

The Associate Engineer is responsible for providing engineering input to the assigned product development projects, working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, industrial engineering, production, material procurement, quality, service, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains design drawings, schematics, specifications, kits, BOMs and/or instructions for field kits using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software in accordance with applicable Generac and industry standards.
• Works closely with design originators to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs and complex full assemblies, which require a high degree of precision using CAD or CAE equipment.
• Identifies solutions and opportunities.
• Creates, modifies and controls a variety of detailed and complex documentation (models and drawings) from engineers' and senior staff's sketches, plans, written and verbal instructions.
• Develops and maintains select departmental standards and procedures.
• Mentor and coach less experienced Designers and entry-level Engineers.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 15 years of engineering experience in product design for engine/motor driven machinery, equipment or powered tools
• 12 years of experience in generator or engine design work solving complex problems requiring analytical and mechanical skills
• 10 years of advanced technical experience in engineering systems, including 3D modeling in CREO or SolidWorks
• 7 years of experience using Windchill PLM and SAP or comparably complex ERP systems and data management tools
• 7 years of experience mentoring others

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of expertise in 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools and concepts (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
• Superior mechanical aptitude
• Superior conceptualization, visualization and creativity
• Superior time management, prioritization & analytical problem solving
• Expert in new product design and development
• Extensive understanding of GD&T aligned to ASME Y14.5 concepts and application
• Subject Matter Expert that may be called upon to lead training and review results of others
• Broad tolerance stack, stress, strain and form, fit, and function understanding with superior application capabilities
• Experience with complex features, parts, and assemblies
• Complete understanding of manufacturing processes
• Adaptable, able to adjust to ongoing changes and improvements

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders
• Occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds
• Requires periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Occasional travel