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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? The Mechanical Engineer III is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for leading product modifications, sustaining engineering initiatives, and new product development activities for generator set (genset) products. This role serves as a key technical contributor, partnering with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service, and Marketing to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Working with a high degree of independence, the Mechanical Engineer III drives projects from concept through implementation, applies advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges, and provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers while ensuring products meet customer, quality, and business objectives. Responsibilities: Evaluate equipment failure modes and utilize engineering experience and training to develop solutions for eliminating/mitigating potential failure. Advise and confer with engineers in design review meetings to give reliability findings and recommendations. Review engineering specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirements. Utilize CAD and engineering analysis tools to create and view detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation. Develop and execute product testing, validation, and risk assessment activities to ensure fitness-for-use and compliance with design requirements. Understanding of product specifications, bills of materials, and material requirements to support product servicing. Collaborate with engineering team, sourcing, quality, service, and external partners to optimize designs for serviceability, maintainability and reliability and resolve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle. Lead and support cross-functional projects, providing technical expertise, troubleshooting complex challenges, and implementing effective solutions. Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across products, services and processes. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline 5+ years of relevant work experience with Solidworks or Creo Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of Service/Maintenance Engineering Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) Experience in product design, service and sustaining engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience conducting engineering analyses using tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with engineering, quality, sourcing and operations partners Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and engineering design software, such as CREO or SolidWorks Knowledge of machine design principles and experience with driving equipment Maintainability, Serviceability and Reliability Ability to drive up Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and drive down Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) of Generac products (Residential, Commercial and Industrial) Strong project management, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical information for a variety of audiences Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word 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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.” “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.