Senior Project Engineer, Sustaining Product Development (SPD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Rehlko in Sheboygan, WI, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Sustaining Product Development, to lead design and integration of engine and generator controllers with sensors and accessories. You will modify components and harnesses to meet performance targets, and support sustaining development.

The role requires a ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree and 5+ years of electrical experience, with 2+ years in power systems.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• 2+ years in power systems preferred.
• Experience with Creo Cable, AutoCAD, SEE Electrical is a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC standards is a plus.
• Experience with SAP or PTC Windchill is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal Engineering groups, Hardware and Harness teams, Systems Team, Mechanical Engineering Teams, external component suppliers, the customer, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively with team members, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

SAP

Windchill

NEC standards

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

Tools

Creo Cable

AutoCAD

SEE Electrical

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

As a Senior Project Engineer, Sustaining Product Development (SPD) on our team, you will be responsible for the planning, design and development of new designs that blend our existing controllers with new or existing sensors, ECMs, alternators or other accessories. Modifying existing individual components or designing the harnesses to allow all the individual components in the unit work together to achieve the performance required. Additionally, responsibilities will include supporting sustaining product development. As part of our SPD team, you will be challenged to identify and resolve critical issues from supply chain, manufacturing, or end customer.

Work Environment

• Work mode: Hybrid-3 days on site
• Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

Relocation assistance available

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Communication with the various internal Engineering groups, Hardware and Harness teams, Systems Team, Mechanical Engineering Teams, external component suppliers, the customer, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and written, are required for interaction with team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Articulate technical details effectively to team members and suppliers.
• Communicate what is required to meet the performance criteria and how to test and verify that the performance was met.
• Report out schedules, progress, and requirements to product development teams.
• Responsible for developing and configuring solutions for a wide range of component and product configurations.
• Responsible for developing harness and wire management systems that comply with third party agency regulatory requirements and internal KPS design standards.
• Proficiency with Windchill, SAP, AutoCAD, SEE Electrical, and/or Creo will be critical to long term success.
• Develop a strong technical working knowledge on a wide variety of engine or generator controllers, sensor and third-party hardware and software tools.
• Responsible for improving and developing harness design procedures and standards.
• Directs or performs required testing to approve new suppliers of sensors, connectors, ECMs and accessories.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the database of sensors, gauges, accessories, and auxiliary components that have been tested and approved for each controller, alternator, engine and switchgear assembly.
• Organize, contribute to, define, and develop global standards for harness development.
• Assist with aligning North American processes with global initiatives, as they relate to harness development.
• Grow and develop electronics controller integration process.
• Learn and understand Leads and Harness manufacturing processes and capabilities in order to make informed and collaborative decisions for new and current products.
• Drive the process and review all test plans, specifications, prints and test results to ensure best practices are followed.
• Ability to lead Engineering Analysts in design and CAD and SEE tasks both at KPS and ITC.
• Ability to manage schedules and tasks for the successful implementation of generator integration projects.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate efficiently with team members, management, and customer representatives.
• Report project progress and results obtained to the Engineering Team in order to achieve overall milestones, timelines and/or objectives.

Limited domestic and international travel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• 2+ years in power systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: Creo Cable, AutoCAD, SEE Electrical.
• Knowledge of designing to the National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards is a plus.
• Software experience with SAP or PTC Windchill is a plus.

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. Rehlko's 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.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share

Trust – Go farther together

Pace – Focus to go faster

Excellence – Find the win every day