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2027 Summer Intern Digital Manufacturing Engineering

Generac · Waukesha, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What does digital manufacturing mean to you, and what part of it interests you most?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how software, data and plant systems connect to production.

Tell me about a project where you used code or data to solve a real problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can apply technical skills to practical work, which this internship is built around.

Tell me about a time you learned a new system quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can ramp up on unfamiliar tools within a short summer.

Tell me about a time you got feedback on your work that was hard to hear.

What they are checking: Whether they can take feedback from mentors and grow from it.

What would you do

An engineer asks you for a report on machine downtime and the data looks messy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check and clean data and ask questions before building something misleading.

You are given a special request but you are not sure what the engineer really needs. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify requirements first instead of building the wrong thing.

The internship is full-time and on-site in Waukesha from May or June to August. How does that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the in-person program and its dates.

About the work

What programming languages or tools are you comfortable with, and how have you used them?

What they are checking: Whether their skills match the kind of digital tools used to support plant systems.

How would you explain a database to someone working on the production floor?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain technical ideas in plain words to the people who use the systems.

What do you think could go wrong when you change software that runs a factory?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that plant systems affect real production and need careful testing.

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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 to August, 2027. The program will be on-site at Generac’s Waukesha, WI (headquarters.) Generac’s Intern position is responsible to work with other engineers to fulfill special requests related to the digital solutions used in our manufacturing process. Under supervision of engineers, the intern will have the opportunity to create manufacturing applications, Power BI reports, OPC-UA based machine connections, API connections, and dashboards. Participants develop technical skills through challenging assignments and usage of technical tools. Roles and Responsibilities: • Area of focus is MES app building and documentation, data analytics, and other duties as assigned. • Support the design, validation, and documentation of new digital solutions into the manufacturing process. • Provides new solution development support in the Industrial and Residential production sites including creating scopes of work, technical documentation and training materials. • Supporting change requests to current digital solutions (scope of work, project plan, cost); Interfacing with internal company personnel; provide technical support for assigned projects. • Interface with IT data team for data lake refinement • Create and modify Power Bi dashboards • Integrate systems utilizing APIs • Travels to other Generac facilities as necessary • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a BS degree in computer science, data science, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or related field. • Understanding or working knowledge of discrete manufacturing workflows • Exposure to MES, ERP, supply chain systems, or industrial data platforms • Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python visualization libraries • Experience preparing analytical summaries and presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders • Demonstrated understanding of data pipeline concepts including ingestion, transformation, storage, and analysis • Proficiency in data analysis and scripting languages such as Python, R, Julia, or similar languages • 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 For Work Over Breaks Preferred Qualifications: • Completion of Junior Year 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 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.”

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