Project Design 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
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 consults with the engineering simulation, regulatory compliance, and other third-party engineering resources, as necessary to design and develop project requirements. Research projects and applies proven technologies to utilize in the special designs. 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 with a sense of urgency to deliver to 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 to communicate internally and occasionally with end users.

Specific Responsibilities

• Electrical design for generator controls integrations, including internal genset and ATS controls and harness, as well as the coordination/integration with any third-party electrical systems and manage this integration up to and including the commissioning process.
• Provide technical support in quoting process for Technical Solutions team regarding highly complex questions.
• Support the National Accounts team and provide technical support and definition for National Accounts specifications.
• Prioritize custom engineering orders that you are responsible for and assure timely completion through engineering to support the committed generator delivery date.
• Develop moderately complex parametric components, assemblies, drawings, layouts, and specifications with sound understanding of the design intent and fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes when required.
• 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 assure their design meets the customer's needs and integrate into the engineering specials package.
• Work with Purchasing and Buyers to ensure that purchased parts are clearly identified and ordered on time.
• 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 EMEA's, Southeast Asia and China Engineering Specials team

External Business Relationships

• Frequent contact with component manufacturers to select parts and materials, work out engineering details, and verify parameters.
• Regular contact with distribution, sales team and end users
• 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 2+ years electrical engineering experience with development of industrial or consumer products.
• Demonstrated skills in project management as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Electrical engineering experience with development of new consumer products preferred.
• Educational courses related to power system design preferred

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The Salary range for this position is $83,300.00-$105,200.00.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—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and 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

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, 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 person's 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