Senior Design Project Leader

Why Work at Curtis

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:

Curtis, a Rehlko company, The Senior Design Project Leader leads an interdisciplinary project team responsible for the development of new AC motor control products (inverters) for the off-road electric vehicle markets. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and execution of all phases of product development from design through production release. The Senior Design Project Leader collaborates with a diverse team of engineers to identify the product requirements, satisfy key stakeholders, estimate product costs and recommend design approaches that best suit the project deliverables.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, lead, and track the development, verification and release of embedded products including inverters, system control and similar products.

• Interface directly with customers, sales and product management to identify the project and product deliverables.

• Estimate cost and schedule for work to be performed, and ensure that work is completed within the estimated cost and schedule.

• Communicate with management on project status. Identify and mitigate project risks and escalate issues as necessary.

• Maintain oversight of the technical direction of the project in collaboration with the team members and technical experts within Curtis.

• Create, document, and review market and system requirements using Polarion Application Lifecycle tool.

• Maintain records and compliance with corporate Product Development System and other applicable corporate requirements.

• Contribute to improving the engineering processes at Curtis.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist test engineering in the initial specification of equipment and procedures for production testing.

• Assist manufacturing and test in the resolution of design related problems that arise during production.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Technical bachelor’s degree required, Electrical Engineering bachelor's degree preferred.

• 8+ years’ experience in design engineering

• 3+ years project leadership experience with power electronic and embedded control products.

• Demonstrated understanding of electronics, software development, mechanical design, and manufacturing.

• Demonstrated project planning, leading, organizing and tracking skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of good engineering practice.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

• Accuracy and good organizational skills.

• Other duties as assigned

• Work Mode: On site

• Work Location: 235 E Airway BLVD Livermore CA

• Travel: minimal

The salary range for this position is $165,000-$186,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k. 

 

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