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Industrial Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

CompanyGenerac Power Systems
LocationTrenton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the design, validation, and market launch of new products in the Consumer Power generator or Power Tool areas. Key duties include creating CAD models, maintaining bills of materials, and collaborating with manufacturing partners to optimize designs.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4202
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed. We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.  As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.
About the Role

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?



Generac’s Industrial Engineering Intern position is responsible to work with other engineers to fulfill engineering duties and assist with projects as needed. Under supervision of engineers, the intern will work to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly and service. You may also make changes to BOM's. Participants develop technical skills through challenging assignments and usage of technical tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
  • Provide new product development support in Consumer Power generator or Power Tool product area including Creating and maintaining CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs),
  • Interfacing with internal company personnel, Provide technical support for assigned projects.
  • Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates standard, less complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
  • Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process
  • validation plans for standard products and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
  • Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize basic designs for manufacturability. Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings. · Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering).
  • Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
  • 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 Education:

  • Completion of Sophomore year

“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.”

Key Skills
CADCAEPro-EAutoCADMicrosoft ExcelBOM ManagementProduct DevelopmentDesign for ManufacturabilityTechnical WritingRisk AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisProcess Validation
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergy