Industrial Design Intern

Location: Waukesha, WI - USA

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?

At Generac, our people help make the world safer, brighter and more productive. We are united by our efforts to inspire change for a better world; impact our people and community; influence and achieve positive results; and innovate the industry. Our shared goals allow people with diverse backgrounds and points of view to work together, bringing our global customers peace of mind through reliable products and exceptional support.

The Industrial Design Co-Op student participates in projects to support graphic and industrial design needs of project teams throughout the Generac organization working on product development, innovation and marketing. Design outputs could include computer or hand drawn renderings, illustrations, physical prototypes, 3-D models and other forms of samples. This professional will gain valuable experience producing high quality deliverables under project timelines and budgets with multiple projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of product development, translating innovation to concepts and working with project teams to bring concepts to production.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of VBL documentation.
• Execute against VBL and brand strategies at a product and category level while constantly ensuring brand and product guidelines are being met....Less

Minimal Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a degree-seeking Bachelor's level program in Industrial Design or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to SolidWorks, CREO, or equivalent CAD software, Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate to develop various concepts that clearly and effectively communicate design intent.
• Excellent skills in communication and creativity. Problem solving skills are important as work is both team based and individual, depending on the specific project.
• Must work a minimum of 35 hours per week for the full term.

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 include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and 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.”