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Engineering Technician I - 3rd Shift

Generac · Waukesha, WI

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Describe a project where you worked on a cross-functional team with engineers or other departments. What was your role and what friction, if any, came up?

ability to work within a team structure under supervision rather than as an independent decision-maker

Tell me about a time you had to fabricate or assemble test equipment from a blueprint. What happened when the blueprint wasn't perfectly clear?

practical fabrication skill and comfort reading technical drawings

Tell me about a time you were assigned several tests or tasks at once with competing deadlines. How did you decide what to do first?

self-management and prioritization without close supervision

Can you describe your experience with 5S or similar workplace organization systems, and give an example of a change you made to keep a work area or lab in order?

buy-in to lab housekeeping standards rather than treating it as busywork

Technical

Tell me about a time you had to use a multimeter, power analyzer, or similar instrument to troubleshoot a problem. What did you find and what did you do with the reading?

hands-on comfort with electrical measurement tools and whether they can connect a reading to a real diagnosis

What does ISO 17025 mean to you in the context of day-to-day lab work, and can you give an example of a standard you've followed that was similarly strict?

real familiarity with accredited lab discipline versus just recognizing the term

Have you worked with engine dynamometers or combustion engines before? Tell me about the most complex test setup you've handled with that kind of equipment.

depth of hands-on experience with the specialized equipment this lab actually uses

How do you usually organize your test data and reports so someone else could pick up your work and understand it without asking you questions?

documentation habits and whether their record-keeping would hold up in an audited lab

What personal tools do you currently have, and have you had to maintain or supply your own toolset in a past job?

practical readiness to meet the job's basic tool requirement without surprises

Situational

Walk me through how you'd set up a test on a new generator prototype if the test procedure gave you steps that didn't quite match the unit in front of you.

whether the candidate follows documented procedure while knowing when and how to escalate a discrepancy rather than improvising silently

If you were recording temperature, pressure, and electrical readings during a long environmental test and noticed a value that looked off partway through, what would you do?

attention to data integrity and judgment about when to stop, flag, or keep going

This role runs 3rd shift with occasional extended hours. What has your experience been working overnight or non-standard schedules, and how do you keep focus and accuracy late into a shift?

realistic fit with the schedule and honesty about fatigue management on precision work

If a manufacturing team came to you with a product that was failing intermittently and needed troubleshooting support, how would you start?

structured troubleshooting approach and communication with production staff

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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? Job Description 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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