Intern IT - Application Development, Manufacturing Software

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.

The Application Development - Manufacturing Software Intern is responsible for providing hands on design, development testing and documentation for manufacturing applications enhancements and issue resolution. Additionally, this position will assist in several aspects of software development/support: workstation setup, environment configuration, software installation, troubleshooting and documentation. The position will reside within the IT Manufacturing support group.

• This position is based onsite at our headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin with travel to our manufacturing facilities in Whitewater, Eagle and Jefferson.
  
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Resolve application issues
• Configure IP cameras, setup data collection systems, configure and create JSON payloads to integrate with different systems, workstation setup, configuration and software installation
• Assist with software upgrades, error handling, bug fixes and/or developing a proof concept
• Provide superior customer service
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree Program
  
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Technical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Basic Network knowledge, IP address
• Has ability to drive to Waukesha, Whitewater, Eagle, Wisconsin
  
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, IT, computer science or data science
  
  
  

Work Experience

• Has taken apart or fixed something with an Internal Combustion Engine or electric motor
  
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Microsoft Office Suite proficient
  
  
  

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.”