Staff Engineer - Electrical Engineering, Engines

Rehlko; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-life flexibility

Inclusion and development programs

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Staff Engineer - Electrical & Controls to design, develop, and implement electrical components and software for engine control systems. You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, model-based techniques, and collaborate with suppliers to integrate software into final products.

The role emphasizes hardware-in-the-loop testing, robust documentation, and rigorous verification to ensure performance and reliability across engine platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Science in an engineering field with embedded systems focus
• 6+ years of automotive/powertrain development and implementation
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow for modeling and analysis
• Familiarity with ASCET/INCA or MotoHawk/Mototune platforms
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and component specifications
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment and software development processes
• Knowledge of CAN bus (J1939 or similar) and RT testing environments

Responsibilities

• Identifies, designs, and supports engine electrical components (sensors, actuators, wiring, controllers, charging, ignition, etc).
• Develops control hardware/software for engine fuel injection and electronic control systems using model-based platforms.
• Creates test specifications, verification plans, and testing environments; writes technical specs for electronics.
• Collaborates with suppliers to implement software into final engine products; performs testing and debugging.
• Develops and implements hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems; supports software/hardware performance tuning.
• Makes technical decisions with risk-reward analysis; ensures on-time, on-budget project delivery.

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

Under the general direction of the Calibration & Combustion Engineering Manager, the Staff Engineer - Electrical & Controls 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.

Specific Responsibilities

• Identifies, qualifies, and supports design & development of engine electrical components such as sensors, actuators, wiring, controllers, charging systems, ignition systems, governing systems, and fuel injection systems.
• Identifies, develops, calibrates, and implements control hardware and software for engine fuel injection and electronic control systems via model-based software platforms and tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and C++ coding.
• Develops and executes test specifications including software verification plans, test procedures and test environments.
• Creates technical specifications and requirements for electronic components.
• Identifies potential risks or roadblocks; seeks guidance from responsible individuals or organizations.
• Performs development and testing of engine electrical components and systems, including diagnostic methods and tools.
• Hardware and software strategy development and release from requirements to validation.
• Identify and specify appropriate tools to test and implement designs.
• 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.
• Development and implementation 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 & hardware functionality.
• Perform functional testing along with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Contribute to lessons learned methodology and continuous process improvement.
• Makes appropriate technical decisions using 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

• Master/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on embedded system development and implementation.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in automotive, powertrain, or other commercial vehicle application development, management and implementation.
• ASCET/INCA, MotoHawk/Mototune (or similar platform) experience.
• Two or more years MatLab/Simulink/Stateflow experience (Modeling, simulating, and analysis). TargetLink experience a plus.
• Skills with electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, meters).
• Adherence to a defined software development process.
• Knowledge of fundamental programming concepts and methodologies as a basis for applying specific frameworks to develop and maintain software.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications and electrical component 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 $98,900.00-$125,600.00.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 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