Sr Staff Engineerr - EE, Industrial Solutions

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:

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 customer’s 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.

 

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