Senior Mechanical Engineer - Reliability & Maintainability

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The Mechanical Engineer III is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for leading product modifications, sustaining engineering initiatives, and new product development activities for generator set (genset) products. This role serves as a key technical contributor, partnering with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service, and Marketing to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Working with a high degree of independence, the Mechanical Engineer III applies advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges, and provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers while ensuring products meet customer, quality, and business objectives.

• Working closely with OEMs, internal Engineers and the Technical Publications team, produce high-quality comprehensive diagnostic manuals for Generac products.

• Participate and provide input relating to reliability, maintainability and serviceability into Concept Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Serviceability Reviews and Product Performance Reviews.

• Working with Tech Support and Engineering groups, help troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve difficult problems seen in the field with various Generac products.

• Review engineering specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirements.

• Utilize CAD and engineering analysis tools to create and view detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Develop and execute product testing, validation, and risk assessment activities to ensure fitness-for-use and compliance with design requirements.

• Understanding of product specifications, bills of materials, and material requirements to support product servicing.

• Collaborate with engineering team, sourcing, quality, service, and external partners to optimize designs for serviceability, maintainability and reliability and resolve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead and support cross-functional projects, providing technical expertise, troubleshooting complex challenges, and implementing effective solutions.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with Solidworks or Creo

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.”

“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.”