Senior Project Engineer - Development

Rehlko; Kohler (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Rehlko, based in Kohler, Wisconsin, is seeking a Home Energy Engineering tester to lead design validation efforts for home energy products. You will create, execute and document DVP&R plans, coordinate with NPD and SPD engineers, and drive data-driven decisions in a hands-on lab environment.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering and hands-on testing experience. This is a hybrid position based in Kohler, WI with a focus on reliability testing and cost reduction through

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or other engineering focus.
• Hands-on problem solving and ability to apply engineering principles.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and automated data reporting.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reliability and DVP&R testing from planning, execution and documentation.
• Partner with engineering, product management, quality and stakeholders in the creation of test plans.
• Assist with product improvement engineering activities and root cause investigations.
• Analyze current technologies used to support product validation and develop necessary steps or processes to improve testing.
• Test process owner: Identify and evaluate process, work instructions, test standards and test systems to improve efficiency.
• Coach and mentor technicians by strengthening technical skills and ability to effectively utilize test systems.
• Act as the primary resource for engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to product testing.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Team collaboration

LabView

MATLAB

DEWESoft

VBS scripting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or other engineering focus

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

DEWESoft

VBS scripting

Software programming

Automated data reporting

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.

• 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

Are you passionate about testing, problem-solving, and bringing innovative products to life? Join our Home Energy Engineering team and help deliver reliable, high-performing energy solutions to customers around the world. In this highly collaborative role, you'll lead product validation efforts, develop advanced testing methods, improve laboratory processes, and serve as a key technical resource for engineers and technicians. If you thrive in a hands-on environment where data drives decisions and continuous improvement is expected, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on the products we build and the customers we serve.

This role will support the development and testing of all new and current Home Energy products. You will own the creation, execution and documentation of design validation plans & reports (DVP&R) as well as test systems, processes and data integrity related to product testing. You will work closely with NPD and SPD engineers to develop test plans, evaluate and approve project test timelines, test risks, develop nonstandard testing, improve design performance, and drive cost reductions through a comprehensive test and validation process. You will work with the residential lab manager to continuously improve and meet demands of NPD and engineering teams.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and will be based out of our Kohler, WI office.

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee reliability and DVP&R testing from planning, execution and documentation, including performing final RDT/RGT testing to ensure we deliver a high quality product to our customer on time.
• Partner with engineering, product management, quality and key stakeholders in the creation of test plans.
• Assist with product improvement engineering activities and root cause investigations.
• Analyze current technologies used to support product validation and develop necessary steps or processes to improve testing.
• Test process owner: Identify and evaluate process, work instructions, test standards and test systems to improve efficiency.
• Assist with the development and review of standard processes, work setup/instrumentation and work instructions to enable engineering technicians to perform consistent, accurate tests.
• The first point of contact for test systems and equipment problems to minimize downtime and meet test timelines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine root cause of system and data collection issues.
• Improve automated test and data acquisition systems to meet specified product test requirements and improve resource utilization.
• Data analysis, test report review/approval.
• Provide engineering with the information needed to make product design decisions from test data on both components and full generator designs.
• Facilitate planning involved with standard and non-standard testing.
• Coach and mentor technicians by strengthening technical skills and ability to effectively utilize test systems.
• Act as the primary resource for engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to product testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or other engineering focus.
• Basic understanding of generators, large gaseous engines, electrical/electronic systems in consideration with current and future test system development.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and ability to apply engineering principles and the scientific method.
• Prior experience in a testing or lab environment, including experience with computer-based data acquisition systems; LabView, MATLAB, DEWESoft, VBS scripting, software programming and automated data reporting.
• High level of motivation and ability to collaborate effectively in a team and independently to achieve results.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $89,800.00-$114,100.00. 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 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!?

Our Values

• Curiosity - Seek, learn, share
• Trust - Go farther together
• Pace - Focus to go faster
• Excellence - Find the win every day

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.