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Power Systems Project Engineer- Controls Focus

Kohler Energy


Job Location:

Sheboygan, WI - USA

Yearly Salary: $ $ 62000 - 77000
Experience Required: 2years
Posted: 7 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Power Systems Project Engineer - Controls Focus supports the development and integration of generator control systems by assisting with electrical system architecture design controller schematics and system-level performance specifications. Working under the guidance of senior engineers this Power Systems Project Engineer - Controls Focus role contributes to the creation and documentation of technical requirements participates in cross-functional collaboration and helps identify and resolve system-level issues.

The Power Systems Project Engineer - Controls Focus provides input during design reviews supports risk analysis activities and contributes to continuous improvement through technical learning and knowledge sharing. This Power Systems Project Engineer - Controls Focus plays a key role in building foundational expertise in controls technologies system design and generator applications while supporting both current and future engineering projects.

Work Environment

  • Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

  • Location: Mosel Facility - N7650 County Rd LS Sheboygan WI 53083

The Power Systems Project Engineer - Controls Focus is responsible for:

  • Assisting in the development of controls technologies and algorithms under guidance of senior engineers

  • Supporting creation and documentation of system-level requirements for controller development

  • Identifying troubleshooting and documenting technical issues with appropriate mentorship

  • Developing foundational technical knowledge in generator control system design

Specific Job responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing analyzing and documenting electrical system architectures

  • Participate in cross-functional teams to support development and documentation of system requirements and specifications

  • Assist in developing and documenting generator controller electrical schematics to support controller integration

  • Support development and documentation of electronic controls system-level performance specifications

  • Contribute to system-level design ideas for current and future projects

  • Support cross-functional teams in documenting system risk analyses

  • Provide technical input during team design reviews based on assigned tasks and growing system knowledge

  • Investigate resolve and document generator system technical issues under supervision

  • Participate in technical discussions with internal teams and occasionally external parties as appropriate

  • Build and share technical knowledge through internal forums training and professional development activities

  • Support special technical projects as needed by the department

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in electrical or computer engineering from an ABET-accredited program

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant electrical engineering experience

  • Basic programming knowledge in C C or a similar high-level language

  • Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink

  • Strong verbal and written communication and cross collaboration teamwork

  • Strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage assigned tasks and small projects with direction and oversight

Preferred Experience:

  • Exposure to tools such as PSPICE or OrCAD

  • Familiarity with PLC programming

  • Understanding of Agile and/or Waterfall development methodologies

Desired Skills & Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to learn complex systems and apply engineering fundamentals

  • High attention to detail particularly in documentation and design work

  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Foundational knowledge of power systems concepts (e.g. wiring grounding paralleling load management) is a plus

  • Exposure to communication protocols such as Modbus CAN I²C or SPI is a plus

  • Awareness of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements is a plus

Work Environment

  • Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

  • Location: Mosel Facility - N7650 County Rd LS Sheboygan WI 53083


Required Skills:

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Key Skills

  • manufacturing
  • Master Production Schedule