Senior Test Engineer

We are DR Power, a Generac Company, professional power equipment done right.

Established in 1985, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of professional-grade gas and battery-powered outdoor power equipment. We are dedicated to the enduring quality and uncompromising performance of everything we build. We stand behind every DR product and are here to help every customer regardless of when or where they made their initial purchase.

Job Summary: The Test Engineer III will work with internal customers and other subject matter experts to identify and conduct tests that verify new technologies and applications of Generac products. This involves 1st principles understanding of the technology, major variable identification, creating and executing test plans and procedures to verify the component, product, or system capability. This position reports to the Engineering Operations Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs test plans for prototypes, existing, and competitor products
• Setting up test equipment and performing tests without guidance
• Perform intermediate data analysis and summarization with a variety of tools while mentoring others
• Able to sort out the pertinent issues versus the non-pertinent issues (identify root cause). Basic understanding of the assumptions being made in an approximation. Able to generate several alternative solutions and evaluate their feasibility
• Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to clearly present technical information to technical audiences with limited support
• Ability to operate safely in a testing environment working with electrified and IC power equipment, test stands, and machinery.
• Supports product R&D and verification development tests plans (schedule, cost, risk, performance)
• Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers and technician
• Travel to other Generac facilities or remote test locations as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline;
• 5+ years of relevant work experience;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE);
• Experience with accelerated reliability testing and analysis
• Experience in new product design and development;
• Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with multiple customers and suppliers
• Lead projects with guidance and complete projects within guidelines
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while mentoring others
• Advanced in the use of various mechanical, electrical, electronic measurement components and systems
• Analyzes test requirements identifying major and minor variables in the test
• Identifies equipment required and process flow to execute the test
• Creates summarized data reporting requirements and creates data analysis procedures
• Updates existing and creates new test and analysis procedures following content and format templates

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 25 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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