Sr Project Engineer - Systems

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

• Rehlko is searching for a Sr. Project Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced controls technologies, system-level requirements for controllers, and intellectual property (IP) documentation, including patent protection. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert in generator communications and paralleling, driving innovation while maintaining and teaching best practices across departments.

• Specific Responsibilities

  • Develop, analyze and document electrical system architectures

  • Use modeling and simulation techniques applicable to the industry to validate assumptions in proposed new designs.

  • Develop, analyze and document plant models to support simulation and testing of controller algorithm models

  • Lead in a cross-functional team environment to develop and document system requirements and specifications

  •  Lead in a cross-functional team environment to develop and document electronic controls system level performance specifications

  • Create innovative system level designs as a technical expert for use in current and future projects

  • Lead in a cross-functional team environment to develop and document system DFMEA

  • Use technical expertise in generator systems to provide feedback during team design reviews

  • Work closely with patent lawyers to develop patentable ideas and workaround solutions for existing patents

  • Investigate, resolve and document genset system technical issues

  • Work with Marketing to develop controller feature strategies and technical roadmaps. For example, use technical expertise to take strategic market initiatives to specify controller feature solutions

  • Discuss with external technical experts and upper management levels the advantages and disadvantages of new technical concepts applicable to Rehlko Power Systems

  • Develop, maintain and teach best practices within the department

  • Cross-pollinate best practices among other groups

  • Develop and share technical expertise with professional societies and associations

  • Work on special technical projects as dictated by the needs of the department

  Requirements

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of related work experience; or

  • B.S. in Engineering and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited program and 3 years of related work experience

  • Knowledge of technical tools like Matlab, PSPICE, Simulink, OrCAD, Verilog, VHDL, and Microsoft Project are a plus.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, is preferred.

  • Exhibit abstract reasoning, organizational abilities, and a high level of motivation to tackle complex challenges.

  • Collaborate effectively as both a team leader and independent contributor to achieve desired outcomes.

  • Possess familiarity with communication protocols like CAN and MODBUS.

  • Have working knowledge of processor, memory, and communication technologies.

  • Bring industry knowledge in wiring, grounding, control topologies, and communication techniques.

  • Understand switchgear applications and paralleling control topologies.

  • Demonstrate experience with regulatory standards and electrical machines, power electronics, and engines.

  • Prior experience in voltage and current regulation control systems is preferred.

  • Familiarity with embedded systems, especially NXP processors and is of the IDE, Keil, is a plus.

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