**We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.** Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. Work with Generac Engineers and others in the business to support users and make cross-functional and global process improvements. This role will interact between Engineering and Operations. The Co-Op will research, develop, and introduce new functionality to existing tools. This individual will also be trained to understand CAD and PLM/PDM tools, learning solid modeling and drawing techniques, understanding Engineering change processes, and system administration responsibilities. Co-Ops develop technical skills through challenging assignments and usage of technical tools and will present a summary of their work to leadership teams at the conclusion of the Co-Op assignment. **Major Responsibilities** + Shadow and support systems team members to understand CAD & PLM administration processes, such as license administration, installation script creation, server maintenance, and interaction with IT. + Learn solid modeling and drawing processes in Creo Parametric through self-guided training modules in order to support projects and help to solve user issues. + Understand purpose and steps of existing Generac change processes through mentorship of systems team in order to support process-related projects and help solve user issues. + Follow existing project management procedure to independently lead the introduction of a new Engineering tool/ extension. + Support creation of training materials for internal use or end users. + Support creation of training materials for internal use or end users. **Minimum Job Requirements** **Education** + Currently pursuing a BS degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** + Understanding or working knowledge of CAD (especially PTC Creo or SolidWorks) + Microsoft Office experience (including Excel) + Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across + Preferred understanding of PLM/PDM (especially PTC Windchill) + Programming skills helpful: SQL, Python, MuleSoft + Ability to work in office, 35-40 hours per week during Co-op period **Preferred Job Requirements** **Education** + Pursuing bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering **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. 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, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”_ Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.