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Mechanical Design Engineer

Generac Power Systems Inc
East Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
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 Summary
  • Receive, read and interpret project write-ups and apply the appropriate engineering terms, methodology and clarifications, including schedule projections, manpower needs and material requirements. Assure that all applicable industry and company compliance code requirements are met.
  • Research appropriate database or other resources to determine if similar projects have been completed and contain information that can be applied to current needs.
  • Prepare and create all necessary machinery drawings, plans or prints, including shop and supplier fabrication drawings, composite drawings or others, using established engineering practice considerations and usual company guidelines and processes.
  • Prepare, issue and maintain required documentation.
  • Monitor project through completion, providing correction, modification or assistance to other company departments as needed or directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Complete project design on time and stay within estimated hours and material costs
    • Research and order parts on time
    • Start designing early to complete before production build date
    • Pull from existing applicable drawings
    • Monitor project through completion
  • Provide practical, functional and acceptable equipment designs
    • Read and interpret specifications, write ups, pricing and correspondence
    • Discuss unresolved engineering questions with sales for clarification
    • Make sure the design is what the customer is expecting
  • Perform calculations and analysis
    • Use spreadsheets, calculator and other software applications to perform calculations and analysis
  • Provide technical assistance to production and test
    • Answer questions and provide support during production
    • Answer questions and provide support during testing
  • Provide technical assistance to sales
    • Provide composite drawings during quoting stage when needed
    • Answer questions and provide technical support for quotes
    • Provide submittal and approval drawings when needed
  • Coordinate with electrical engineers regarding switchgear and cabling
    • Discuss design with electrical engineer for clarification

NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 3 months of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with new product introductions and technical/process transfer to new suppliers
  • Experience with Windchill PLM
  • specialization in structural sheet metal and wind load calculations a definite plus.
  • Strong background in electrical power generation with a thorough knowledge of the engine/generator set industry.
  • Experience in the data center industry a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Above average computer literacy with the latest version of AutoCAD and/or ProE and/or SolidWorks experience desired. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
  • General knowledge of diesel and natural gas fueled engines.
  • Familiarity with weld processes, MIG, TIG, and Stick.
  • Above average ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the company.
  • Multi-task oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of duties.
  • Willingness to travel, including out of the country, if necessary.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment.

Salary: $67,700 - $101,600

Position Demands

Physical Demands (essential functions)
  • Sit for long periods of time, talking, seeing, primarily sedentary work in an office with desk with chair, long periods of use of computer mouse and long periods of looking at monitors and drawings.
  • It is desirable if you are able to climb up onto and down from equipment and ladders as necessary.

Work Environment
  • Office
  • Shop

"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."

Salary : $67,700 - $101,600

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