Sales Application Engineer

Why Work at Rehlko

We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's 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 organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s 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:

Rehlko’s Sales Application Engineer role is the technical expert and the liaison between Rehlko and its distribution network. The Engineer-Application is responsible for providing pre-sales technical support to Rehlko distributors and developing, quoting, and supporting creative solutions for non-standard solutions for generators, ATS, and related accessories. This role supports both industrial distributors and Rehlko’s direct sales channel.

Specific Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requests for non-standard products, provide pricing, revise quotes, and advise customers of results.

• Develop creative solutions to customer power issues and work with the customer to implement the proposed solution.

• Provide technical support to distributors and customers with generator, ATS, and related accessory application questions in an efficient and timely manner.

• Provide technical assistance on Rehlko’s industrial product line (i.e., ratings, sizing, etc.).

• Monitor projects progress and manage priorities to make sure projects are completed on time.

• Be a liaison between the technical engineers and non-technical customers.

• Represent Rehlko with customer interactions in the Rehlko facility or at the customer’s location.

• Review specifications, drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and installation documentation to assist contractors, engineers, or distributor with application questions.

• Issue, log, and maintain quotation and order numbers for all engineered special product activities, maintaining centralized documentation area and functions.

• Develop and implementation sales tools and procedures (ex. process, training, tools, sales presentations, account and project tracking, metrics etc.).

• Perform other related assignments as required.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (BSEE or BSME preferred)

• Experience in the power generation industry

• Strong personal characteristics are mandatory in the areas of technical aptitude, problem solving, communication, organization, judgment, attitude, initiative, and follow-up.

• Experience in technical quoting, reading engineering drawings and specifications. Generator sizing and application experience preferred

• Must be knowledgeable in industry power products (generators, ATS, circuit breakers, custom enclosures, etc.), pertinent codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, UL, IBC, etc.) and overall on-site power system design and integration

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Power BI, Word, Power Point and Access preferably experience with SAP, Salesforce, and AutoCAD.

• This position requires travel up to 10%.

 

The Salary range for this position is $76,050.00-$96,050.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Cre