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This position will contribute significantly to complex engineering projects, including new product designs, product redesigns, cost-reduction initiatives, engineering changes, and product improvements.\nThis is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong 3D CAD proficiency and the ability to manage major projects from concept through design release. The Mechanical Engineer II will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing engineering, materials, purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to develop accurate, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.\nThe ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and take ownership of project quality and delivery. Experience with indirect-fired heaters, furnace systems, diesel-powered equipment, power systems, trailers, sheet-metal enclosures, or mobile equipment is highly valued.\nMinimum Qualifications\nB.S. in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering or related discipline\nMinimum 2 years of related work experience\nExperience creating and modifying complex 3D models and complete 2D drawing sets in Solidworks or Creo Parametric\nDemonstrated proficiency with 3D CAD software\nExperience leading or serving as a major contributor to a complex mechanical engineering project\nExperience developing mechanical designs from concept through release\nAbility to work effectively across engineering, operations, manufacturing, materials, and purchasing functions\nAbility to travel less than 10%\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with SolidWorks, Creo, or comparable 3D CAD software\nExperience designing indirect-fired heaters, furnaces, or other heating equipment\nExperience with mobile light towers or similar industrial equipment\nKnowledge of diesel engines, alternators, AC power systems, or power-generation equipment\nExperience with trailer design, sheet-metal enclosures, or mobile equipment\nExperience supporting new product development and sustaining engineering\nExperience with cost-reduction initiatives and Engineering Change Orders\nPrevious experience mentoring junior engineers or designers\nExperience working directly with production and manufacturing teams\nEssential Duties\nLead or significantly contribute to new product development, product redesigns, and major engineering improvements for mobile light towers, indirect-fired heaters, and related equipment.\nDevelop and release 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation from concept through production implementation.\nManage assigned engineering projects, coordinating requirements, deliverables, and timelines while balancing performance, quality, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.\nDevelop and implement Engineering Change Orders, investigate product issues, and deliver timely corrective solutions to support sustaining engineering and product reliability.\nIdentify and implement cost-reduction and continuous improvement opportunities in collaboration with purchasing, materials, manufacturing engineering, and operations.\nPartner with engineering, production, assembly, and warehouse teams to improve product quality, design accuracy, and manufacturability.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and less-experienced engineers while promoting accountability and ownership.\nAdapt to changing priorities, maintain current knowledge of relevant engineering practices and technologies, and perform other duties as assigned.\nWork Environment and Location\nThis position is preferably based at the Allmand facility in Holdrege, Nebraska. Candidates based near an approved engineering location in Wisconsin or Colorado may also be considered depending on business needs. Relocation may be available.\nThe role requires regular collaboration with production and operations teams and may include time spent on the manufacturing floor. Travel is expected to be less than 10%.\nOpportunity\nThis role offers the opportunity to join a growing engineering organization as light tower and heater engineering responsibilities expand. The Mechanical Engineer III will work on a broad range of assignments, contributing to new products, cost reductions, product improvements, and the continued development of the engineering function.\nGenerac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. 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