Principal Mechanical Engineer

8 hours ago


Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Generac Power Systems Full time
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Advanced Commercial Technology team at Generac Power Systems.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing new technologies that support the future products required to meet Generac's medium- and long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of new and existing technologies and their applications to future products.
  • Provide mechanical engineering support to team members, including structural design, material selection, thermal management, manufacturing techniques, and NVH.
  • Execute complex strategic projects in support of meeting future challenges in compliance and new product introduction.
  • Produce models and drawings required for the procurement of necessary components for development of prototypes and demonstrators.
  • Conduct DFMEAs, design reviews, and failure investigations.
  • Create prototypes/demonstrators for selected technologies and complete feasibility following an optimized DVP&R.
  • Maintain a database of state-of-the-art technologies and trends relative to internal combustion engines, material science, thermal management, NVH, and achieve a deep understanding of competitors' products and technical capabilities.
  • Maintain a database of state-of-the-art technologies of 'prime movers' as potential competitors or substitutes for ICE.
  • Establish and maintain key external relationships with consultants, suppliers, national laboratories, and academic partners to understand technology trends and increase the organization's technical capabilities.
  • Establish himself as a mentor to less experienced members of the organization.
Requirements:
  • Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 15+ years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of combustion processes in internal combustion engines.
  • Experience with Creo and Windchill and managing large assemblies of complex machinery.
  • Experience with machine design, castings, forgings, and plastics.
  • Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated data analysis and control/diagnostic feature creation skills.
  • Engine controls and calibration experience.
  • Familiarity with advanced simulation techniques for ICE.
  • Experience with internal combustion engine design and development.
  • Experienced in structural design and thermal management.
  • Experience with CAD and/or CAE systems.
  • Strong ability to communicate across the department as well with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Demands:

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 pounds.

Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Occasional travel.



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