Data Science Intern - Summer 2027

Generac’s Internship Program is full-time (40 hours per week) from May/June through August 2027. The program will be on-site, with positions in the following locations: Waukesha, WI (headquarters); Pewaukee, WI; plant locations throughout Wisconsin.   

​Generac’s Internship Program is designed to provide students with real-world experience in a supportive and innovative environment. Students contribute to impactful projects, gain exposure to industry best practices, and build lasting professional connections. This is a valuable opportunity to develop your professional and technical skills and grow alongside experienced mentors.  

Potential Roles You Will Be Considered For: 

-Data Science - Applies statistical analysis, data modeling, and machine learning techniques to transform data into actionable business and engineering insights.

-AI & Machine Learning - Develops intelligent solutions using predictive analytics, machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI technologies.

-Data Engineering - Builds and maintains data pipelines, databases, and analytics platforms that enable scalable access to high-quality data.

-Product & Operational Analytics - Uses connected product, manufacturing, test, and operational data to improve product performance, reliability, customer experience, and business outcomes.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering).  

• Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.  

• 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 to work part time through the school year.  

PREFERRED EDUCATION  

• Completion of Sophomore year  

KEY DUTIES:  

• Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.   

• Provides new product development support in the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and/or Retail 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.   

• Supports product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)  

• Travels to other Generac facilities as necessary  

• Other duties as assigned.