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
The NPD Project Engineer is a key technical contributor within the New Product Development Engineering group, supporting the design and development of industrial generators. This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys detailed, hands-on engineering work while developing the skills needed to influence system-level decisions and product strategy. The NPD Project Engineer will be working within highly cross-functional teams, you will engineer, analyze, and validate parts, assemblies, and systems that deliver meaningful value to customers. Your work directly supports high-quality, timely product launches that contribute to Rehlko’s business success.
• Work mode: Hybrid-3 days on site
• Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083
Looking for Someone Who
Wants to work for a rapidly growing business that engineers products supporting critical functions worldwide, including healthcare, communications, data security, and infrastructure
Seeks flexibility in day-to-day experiences, career objectives, and long-term career growth
Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing innovative technical ideas
Thrives in a technically challenging, fast-paced environment
Wants the opportunity to support projects from concept through market launch and see ideas realized in production products
Wants to build engineering expertise through mentorship, hands-on problem solving, technical analysis, and product testing
The Details
Executes engineering responsibilities and supports technical work for projects of moderate scope and complexity under general direction from the NPD Manager and Platform Leader
Operates with a moderate level of autonomy in day-to-day execution while developing technical decision-making capability
Documents and achieves product requirements, including customer needs, regulatory standards, and technical performance targets
Ensures functional acceptability through the application of engineering tools, analysis methods, and validation testing
Documents technical work and presents results to share knowledge within and beyond the department
Provides technical input and design direction to Engineering Analysts and CAD resources as appropriate
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline internal processes and support system and tool upgrades
This is a hybrid role, offering the option for remote work when appropriate while maintaining on-site collaboration
Skills / Requirements
2–5 years of experience in an engineering role with a bachelor’s degree from ABET accredited institution in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
A combination of education, professional experience, and demonstrated technical achievement will be considered
Developing systems-level thinking, analytical capability, and engineering judgment
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and contribute to technical outcomes
Passion for new product development and delivering high-quality engineering solutions
• Work mode: Hybrid-3 days on site
• Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083
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 [email protected]. 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
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in engineering role
- Bachelor's degree from ABET accredited institution in mechanical engineering or related discipline
- Developing systems-level thinking and analytical capability
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
- Passion for new product development
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rehlko and has not been reviewed or approved by Rehlko.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-competitive across many roles, with professional tracks like project management, engineering leadership, and sales often aligning well with market levels. Role and geography differences are acknowledged but compensation is frequently characterized as good or competitive.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and good value, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health/EAP resources, and HSA‑compatible options. Cost and coverage are often portrayed as favorable in the U.S.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provisions are emphasized for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. Additional family supports such as milk‑shipping services reinforce a family‑friendly offering.
Rehlko Insights
What We Do
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India. Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com Power Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emea Engines: https://www.engines.rehlko.com Rehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Curtis Instruments, and Clarke Energy.
