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Engineering Technician I - 3rd Shift

Generac · Waukesha, WI

Posted Jul 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to set up and run a test on a piece of equipment following a written procedure. What did that process look like step by step?

whether the candidate can follow structured test procedures precisely rather than winging it

Tell me about a time you had to read a blueprint or spec sheet to build or fabricate something. How did you make sure it matched the spec?

ability to translate technical drawings into physical assembly accurately

Describe a time you were tracking multiple tests or projects at once. How did you keep them from getting mixed up?

organizational skill and attention to detail under a workload of parallel tasks

Tell me about a project where you were part of a cross-functional team. What was your role and how did you work with people outside your immediate group?

comfort collaborating with engineers and other departments, not just working solo

Tell me about a time you found or caused a defect or error in a test setup. What did you do once you noticed it?

honesty and accountability when something goes wrong in the lab

Tell me about a time you had to keep a database or set of records up to date and accurate. What was your system for making sure nothing got missed?

reliability with documentation and data entry over time

Technical

Tell me about your experience with multimeters or power analyzers. What kinds of measurements have you taken and on what equipment?

hands-on familiarity with the actual electrical measurement tools used in the lab

Have you worked with engine dynamometers or combustion engines before? What did that work involve?

real exposure to the preferred equipment versus just knowing the term

What do you know about ISO 17025, and how would that affect the way you document a test?

whether the candidate understands quality standards apply to documentation, not just testing

What's your experience with keeping a personal tool set organized, and how do you approach general fabrication or welding tasks?

practical shop skills and self-sufficiency with tools

Situational

Suppose you're mid-test and you notice the data doesn't match what you'd expect for that product. What do you do before you report anything?

judgment about verifying results and not reporting bad data as fact

How would you go about troubleshooting a piece of test equipment that's giving inconsistent readings?

basic diagnostic thinking and whether they isolate variables logically

How comfortable are you working nights on a 3rd shift schedule, and have you done shift work like that before?

realistic willingness and past success adjusting to non-standard hours

How would you write up a test report for someone who wasn't in the lab with you, so they could trust the results without seeing the test themselves?

clarity and completeness in written communication of technical results

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The full job description

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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? The Engineering Technician I is responsible for performing electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing on current and new product designs under close supervision. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for product defects and contributes to laboratory operations in accordance with established standards and procedures. Key Responsibilities • Set up test equipment and products in the correct sequence in accordance with approved test procedures. • Perform testing on prototypes, existing products, and competitor products based on defined criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions, in compliance with ISO 17025 and the Laboratory Scope of Operations. • Utilize a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement instruments. • Accurately interpret, record, and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurement data. • Assist with the assembly and fabrication of test equipment and prototype products according to blueprint specifications. • Follow guidelines related to bills of materials (BOMs). • Support manufacturing through troubleshooting activities. • Maintain test-related documentation within database systems and assist with database administration as required. • Prepare formal and informal test reports. • Assist with Engineering Laboratory audits and support 5S workplace organization initiatives. Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications and Experience • 1 year experience participating in project teams • 1 year experience using specialized equipment such as engine dynamometers • Experience participating in cross-functional or project teams • Familiarity with electrical measurement equipment such as multimeters, power analyzers, and similar instruments • Welding and general fabrication experience • General knowledge of combustion engines Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word • Ability to work non-standard or extended hours when required • Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to complete projects within established guidelines • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Aptitude to coordinate and manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously • Basic understanding of electrical techniques and theories • Demonstrated testing competency in accordance with ISO 17025 and the Laboratory Scope of Operations • Ability to provide and maintain a basic personal tool set 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 - 50 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. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits. “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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