Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've 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?

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Generac’s 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 skills and grow alongside experienced mentors.

About the Internship Program

Generac’s 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.

Generac’s Intern position is responsible to work with other engineers to fulfill special design requests on our products. Under supervision of engineers, the intern will create definitions of parts and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stack-ups, and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly and service. You will also create Pro-E models, drawings and templates as well as make changes to BOM's.  Participants develop technical skills through challenging assignments and usage of technical tools.

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:   - Currently pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree in mechanical engineering or related field.   - Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.   - Microsoft Office experience (including Excel).   - 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 ; P rovide 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 design's 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.”