Data Science Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Generac’s Internship Program is a full‑time (40 hours per week) on‑site experience running from May/June through August 2027. Positions are located in Waukesha, WI (headquarters), Pewaukee, WI, and plant locations throughout Wisconsin. The program provides students with real‑world experience in a supportive and innovative environment, allowing them to contribute to impactful projects, gain exposure to industry best practices, and build lasting professional connections. Interns develop professional and technical skills while working alongside experienced mentors.

Potential roles

• Data Science – Applies statistical analysis, data modeling, and machine learning techniques to transform data into actionable business and engineering insights.
• AI & Machine Learning – Develops intelligent solutions using predictive analytics, machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI technologies.
• Data Engineering – Builds and maintains data pipelines, databases, and analytics platforms that enable scalable access to high‑quality data.
• Product & Operational Analytics – Uses connected product, manufacturing, test, and operational data to improve product performance, reliability, customer experience, and business outcomes.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering). Understanding or working knowledge of Pro‑E and/or AutoCAD. Proficient oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and succinctly. Ability to work full‑time during the summer (40‑hour week) with potential to work part‑time during the school year.

Preferred qualifications

Completion of sophomore year.

Key duties

• Design, validate, and bring 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 bills of materials.
• Support product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Interface with internal company personnel and provide technical support for assigned projects.
• Specify precise new product functional requirements; design, test, and integrate standard, less complex components; evaluate overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
• Design, develop, execute, and evaluate fitness‑for‑use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for standard products and/or components; create and review material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Utilize 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.
• Other duties as assigned.