Sr Staff Engineerr EE, Industrial Solutions

We have met todays energy needs while planning for tomorrows for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light launched in 1920 Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.

Our product range includes engines generators power conversion UPS systems EV components and electrification solutions microgrid controls and management clean energy solutions and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM residential industrial and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

At Rehlko our team members are the essential energy that powers our organizations success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyones responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication proactively reporting hazards following protocols and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

Why You Will Love this Job:

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide technical and design direction in the development of custom generator sets. Technical scope includes a working knowledge of generator control systems switchgear transfer switches communications and power electronics. Collaborate with sales application engineering design engineering procurement and production teams to engineer and design customer specific generator sets and power systems. This role leads the electrical engineering design effort and is also responsible for delegating design tasks to design analysts and engineers as appropriate as well as consulting with the engineering simulation regulatory compliance and other third-party engineering resources as necessary. Research new and apply proven technology to utilize in the special designs. Candidate must be capable of estimating the design duration and product cost related to the special design request. Position requires a self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency toward project completions and a drive to achieve engineering excellence through continuous improvement.

The position requires a self-motivated individual leader with a sense of urgency to deliver key project milestones operating independently with limited guidance. Must be able to juggle multiple projects or tasks prioritize work and direct local and remote engineers and designers that support you on the project. Projects are expected to be completed with a high degree of quality and be completed on schedule and within financial commitments utilizing data-driven decisions made using decision support tools and critical thinking including risk/reward trade-offs. Strong communication skills both written and verbal are utilized internally and occasionally with end users.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead electrical design for generator controls integrations including internal genset and ATS controls and harnesses as well as the coordination/integration with any third-party electrical systems and manage this integration up to and including the commissioning process.

• Set project priorities as agreed upon with the Technical Solutions team.

• Provide technical support in quoting process for Technical Solutions team regarding highly complex questions.

• Prioritize custom engineering orders that you are responsible for and assure timely completion through engineering to support the committed generator delivery date.

• Support and contribute information cross functionally and cross culturally to achieve desired process and diesel generator set design results.

• Work with mechanical engineers and designers to ensure their design meets the customers needs and integrate into the engineering specials package.

• Examine and approve custom designs that are assigned to you.

• Maintain schedule for assigned projects and deliver results on time. Be perceptive to risks and benefits required to investigate and correct design problems. Execute changes or modifications based on sound business judgment.

• Initiate and support continual improvement initiatives to streamline internal business processes and support systems upgrades. Actively seek out inefficiencies in the custom order process to pursue continuous improvement opportunities.

• Provide technical leadership to other team members.

• Support the sales teams efforts to win projects and customers which will occasionally require preparing and presenting technical presentations and white papers.

• Support the field service team on highly complex challenges at the customer site providing technical solutions and troubleshooting recommendations

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

• Support the field service team on highly complex challenges at the customer site providing technical solutions and troubleshooting recommendations

Organization Relationships:

• Daily contact with project engineers designers engineering specials sales engineers purchasing scheduling Standards/Regs and manufacturing.

• Frequent contact with Engineering Simulation Data Services and the production floor.

• Occasional contact with Kohler EMEAs Southeast Asia and China Engineering Specials team

External Business Relationships:

1. Frequent contact with component manufacturers to select parts and materials work out engineering details and verify parameters.

2. Regular contact with distribution sales team and end users

3. Maintain membership in professional associations attend seminars and trade shows

designed to develop and improve technical and personal skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• ABET Accredited BSEE (Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering) and minimum of 7 years electrical engineering experience with development of industrial products.

• Educational courses or experience related to power system design preferred

• Power generation or generator experience a plus.

• Demonstrated skills in project management and leadership as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

About Us

Rehlkoproudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and PurposeCreating an energy resilient world for a better futureand Values: Curiosity Trust Pace and Excellence are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at addition to the investment in your development Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary health vision dental 401(k) with Rehlkomatching and more!

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities including but not limited to hiring job assignment compensation promotion benefits training discipline and termination without regard to race creed color ethnicity religion sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions genetic information age national origin citizenship ancestry caste mental or physical disability marital or familial status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information political belief or affiliation union membership status military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by national state local or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national state local or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms privileges or conditions of employment because of a persons physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment please contact Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

Curiosity Seek learn share

Trust Go farther together

Pace Focus to go faster

Excellence Find the win every day