Generac Power Systems Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

I had an initial phone screen with the engineering manager for the pressure washer division, mostly discussing project management and ownership. My onsite visit was rushed due to time constraints; my request for a later flight went unanswered. The onsite interviews shifted focus from our initial discussion to a different role entirely, and we ran out of time before I had to leave for the airport, as all interviews were one-on-one. It was good to see a company manufacturing products in the USA.

I wanted to share my experience interviewing with the company, specifically the phone screening with a recruiter. I was contacted by a recruiter via a career website and agreed to a call. The conversation went smoothly until salary discussions began. When I stated my salary expectations, the recruiter reacted with disbelief and scoffing, suggesting my expectations were too high and that I should reconsider. As a result, I did not get a follow-up call for an onsite interview. Interestingly, I received an offer from another company the following week that was higher than my stated expectations. I also noted that as an engineer, I wouldn't be required to wear a tie daily. It seems the company might need to increase compensation to attract top talent and potentially their current employees as well, based on other reviews.

Standard interview process, HR phone screen then an on-site interview. It was a good experience and I liked everyone I talked to. I would have taken the job but I got a better offer somewhere else. I still think I would have been happy at Generac.