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.
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What We Offer
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Competitive compensation and benefits
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Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
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Why You Will Love this Job
Staff Engineer, Advanced Development
Location: Sheboygan, WI
The Staff Engineer, Advanced Development will be responsible for developing new control and monitoring algorithms for power conversion and generation as well as development of tools to support the engineering organization. The Staff Engineer will be a technical expert in Software and Model Based Design and will be involved in reviews and troubleshooting issues across the business.
Specific Responsibilities
Design and implement predictive maintenance algorithms to improve system reliability and decreased cost of ownership
Implement optimization algorithms to enhance existing and future designs
Develop controls in Simulink and utilize automatic code generation to deploy C++ code
Design and implement feedback and model predictive control algorithms to meet performance and robustness requirements
Develop models of Engines, Alternators, Transformers and Alternative Energy Sources in various fidelity levels of components for reuse in System Simulations
Validate new algorithms in simulated environments and on hardware
Integration of new designs into existing code bases
Develop and deploy internal PC-based tools to accelerate internal customers in design work
Implement best design practices for code development
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Required from ABET accredited institution. Master’s Degree is preferred
5+ years’ work experience dependent on educational background
3+ years’ experience in Systems or Electronics Simulations
Working knowledge in the area of Electrical Machines or Power Electronics or Engines
Strong technical experience with MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and C#
Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Preference to those who have the following:
Experience developing Voltage and Current Regulation Control systems
Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder
Experience with Objected Oriented MATLAB Programming
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
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited institution
- 5+ years' work experience
- 3+ years' experience in Systems or Electronics Simulations
- Working knowledge in Electrical Machines or Power Electronics or Engines
- Strong technical experience with MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and C#
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
