Senior Electrical Engineer

Rehlko Uninterruptible Power Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehlko in Kohler, WI is seeking a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical components and software for engine platforms. This hybrid role requires on-site work three days per week, with potential relocation.

You will lead software strategy from requirements to validation, work with models like MATLAB/Simulink, and collaborate with suppliers to integrate software into final products, ensuring performance and reliability for energy-resilient systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/ME with embedded system focus.
• 8+ years in automotive, powertrain, or other commercial vehicle software development.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow for modeling and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of control software for engine fuel injection and ECUs.
• Manage electrical project team focused on engine control systems.
• Develop test specifications, verification plans, and test environments.
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate software into final products.
• Lead HWIL system implementation and software releases.

Skills

Embedded systems development

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with embedded system focus

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow

TargetLink

ASCET/INCA

MotoHawk/Mototune

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.

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

Under the general direction of the Combustion Engineering Manager, the Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer has responsibility for the design, development, and implementation of electrical components, systems, and software to operate associated hardware for engines and engine control systems for Rehlko engine platforms. This is a hybrid role based in Kohler, WI , requiring on-site work 3 days per week. Open to relocation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead role in identifying, developing, calibrating, and hardware implementation of control software for engine fuel injection and electronic control systems via model-based software platforms and tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and C++ coding.
• Leads electrical project team, concentrating on engine control systems used for fuel injection systems, electronic governor controls and associated diagnostics.
• Develops and executes test specifications including software verification plans, test procedures and test environments.
• Identifies potential risks or roadblocks; seeks guidance from responsible individuals or organizations.
• Independently performs development and testing of complex engine electrical components and systems.
• Lead software strategy development and release from requirements to validation.
• Identify and specify appropriate tools to test and implement designs.
• Identify and apply state of the art technologies, executing projects utilizing these.
• Work closely with electronic controller suppliers to implement software into final product.
• Develop, code, analyze, review, debug and implement software for applications.
• Develop and implement custom features using MATLAB/Simulink software or program code.
• Lead implementation and use of Hardware in Loop (HIL) systems.
• Provide system updates for performance tuning, improvement, balancing and usability.
• Understand and support software modeling and simulation to develop concepts.
• Integrate software with existing systems including testing and quality assurance.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
• Perform functional testing along with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Develops innovative technologies used in product development.
• Contribute to lessons learned methodology and continuous process improvement.
• Makes appropriate technical decisions using decision support tools and critical thinking including risk/reward ratios and critical pathing, with a focus on business needs.
• Delivery of project work to time, cost, performance, and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on embedded system development and implementation.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive, powertrain, or other commercial vehicle application software development, management and implementation.
• Four or more years MatLab/Simulink/Stateflow experience (Modeling, simulating, and analysis).
• TargetLink experience a plus.
• Skills with electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, meters).
• Direct ASCET/INCA, MotoHawk/Mototune (or similar platform) experience a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications and software requirement specifications.
• Use of software tools such as compilers and emulators.
• Background in engine controls and the operation and implementation of electronic drivers, sensors and components.
• Software-in-loop/Model-in-loop validation.
• Understanding of J1939 or similar CAN BUS communication and diagnostic standards.
• Background in verification and validation such as RTRT, Tessy, Python, CAPL, or similar is a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$143,950.00.

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 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 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 [e-mail].

Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.