The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Santa Monica, CA - USA
- Posted
- Sep 2
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?
Job Description Summary
The Lab Technician Intern will support our engineering team in the development, testing, and validation of next generation clean energy hardware products. This is a hands-on opportunity for a student to gain real-world experience working alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced lab environment, contributing to the clean energy products that power homes around the world.
Job Description
Generac is hiring a Lab Technician Intern to join our engineering team in Santa Monica, CA.
What you'd do
- Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment in the lab including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and electronic loads.
- Build cables, harnesses, and test fixtures to support hardware testing and validation.
- Conduct hardware tests on prototypes under engineer supervision.
- Document test setups, procedures, and results with accuracy and consistency.
- Support engineers in troubleshooting hardware issues and identifying root cause.
- Maintain lab organization, equipment calibration logs, and inventory.
- Follow lab safety protocols, including proper handling of electrical equipment and high-voltage systems.
- Take ownership of a defined project that delivers tangible value to the team by the end of the internship.
- Hands-on testing methodologies for hardware and power electronics products.
- How lab work supports the broader product development lifecycle from prototype to mass production.
What they want
- Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Coursework or hands-on experience with basic electronics, circuits, or electrical systems.
- Familiarity with common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
- Comfortable with hand tools, soldering, and assembling electrical components.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures in a lab environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Starts
- 2026-06-04