Project Engineer – Electrical Engineering

Rehlko; Kohler (WI); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life flexibility

Recognition and rewards

Development and career opportunities

A safe and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to join the hardware team, focusing on developing, testing and optimizing PCB solutions for residential and power products.

You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers and product teams to deliver high-functioning electrical solutions. The role follows a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1–2+ years of work experience on electrical hardware teams.
• Experience with circuit capture and PCB design tools (OrCad).
• Experience with PSpice for circuit modeling.
• Knowledge of MCU/MPU, memory, ADC, and communications tech.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work independently to achieve results.
• Ability to define hardware requirements and ensure test traceability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new product design and sustaining of analog, digital, RF and mixed signal circuits for residential power systems.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to execute development tasks and board validation.
• Conduct hardware functional, environmental, and lifecycle validation for reliability and performance.
• Support safety, EMC, and environmental compliance efforts.
• Participate in hardware reviews and drive process improvements.
• Assist in electrical hardware troubleshooting during development and testing.
• Document electrical system design and implementation details.
• Utilize lab tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMM) to analyze and validate circuits.
• Occasionally develop custom electrical equipment for specialized features.
• Collaborate on electrical hardware development tasks, timelines and budgets.

Skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

OrCad

PSpice

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

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!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Work-life flexibility

• Recognition and rewards

• Development and career opportunities

• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team focused on developing, testing and optimizing printed circuit board (PCB) solutions. This role involves working closely with other hardware engineers, software engineers, and product teams to deliver high-functioning electrical solutions for residential and power products.

This role follows a hybrid schedule, with 2-3 days per week onsite in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Contribute to new product design and sustaining of analog, digital, RF and mixed signal electronic circuit designs for residential power systems.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to execute development tasks board validation.

• Conduct hardware functional, environmental, and lifecycle validation to ensure reliability and performance.

• Contribute to product safety, EMC, and environmental compliance efforts.

• Participate in electrical hardware reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of product and development processes.

• Support hardware troubleshooting during product development and testing.

• Document electrical system design and implementation details.

• Use standard electronics laboratory tools including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMM to analyze, debug and document proper operation of electronic circuits and systems.

• Occasional development of custom electrical equipment for specialized features or functions.

• Collaborate in developing electrical hardware development tasks, project timelines and budgets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Required, Master’s Degree is preferred

• 1-2+ years of work experience dependent on educational background

• Experience collaborating on technical teams developing electrical hardware

• Experience with circuit capture and pcb design tools such as OrCad

• Experience with electronic circuit board modeling and simulation techniques such as PSpice.

• A working knowledge of microcontroller, microprocessor, memory, ADC and communications technologies

• High level of motivation and ability to collaborate effectively in a team and independently to achieve results

Preference to those who have the following:

• Experience with defining hardware requirements and ensuring traceability of testing to requirements

• Knowledge of controls systems used for power systems

• Strong communication skills across diverse audiences

• Experience with design for wireless systems including technologies like BLE, Wi-Fi, ISM, and LTE

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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

Rehlkoproudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Rehlko 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 http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlkomatching, 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 [e-mail]. 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