Staff Engineer

Why Work at Rehlko

We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience. 

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

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!

Why You Will Love this Job:

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide technical and design direction in the development of custom generator sets. Technical scope includes a working knowledge of thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, static and dynamic stress analysis as well as an understanding of electric theory. Collaborate with sales, application engineering, design engineering, procurement, and production teams to engineer and design customer specific generator sets.  This role leads the engineering and CAD design efforts and is also responsible for delegating design tasks to CAD Design analysts and engineers as appropriate as well as consulting with the engineering simulation and regulatory teams, as necessary.  Choose materials and components which result in high quality, high performance, and cost-effective generators.  Research new and apply proven technology to utilize in the special designs.  Must be capable of estimating the design duration and product cost related to the special design request.  Position requires a self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency toward project completions and a drive to achieve engineering excellence through continuous improvement.

The position requires the ability to manage numerous project timelines, operating independently with limited guidance. Must be able to direct multiple projects or tasks, prioritize work and direct local and remote engineers and designers that support you on the project.  Projects are expected to be completed with a high degree of quality and be completed on schedule and within financial commitments utilizing data-driven decisions made using decision support tools and critical thinking, including risk/reward trade-offs. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are utilized to communicate internally and occasionally with end users. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead CAD and engineering design, development, in the area of engineered special gensets, enclosures, options, and accessories and manage this through the engineering release process.

2. Provide technical recommendations to achieve the customer’s request to the customer through the Sales channel.  Regular interaction with the end customer.

3. Prioritize custom engineering orders that you are responsible for and assure timely completion through engineering to support the committed generator delivery date.

4. Develop moderately complex parametric components, assemblies, drawings, layouts, and specifications with sound understanding of the design intent and fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes when required. 

5. Support and contribute information cross functionally and cross culturally to achieve desired process and diesel generator set design results.

6. Responsible for assuring Rehlko Service Center (RSC) is following the best modeling practices and are meeting the quality standards that have been established at Mosel

7. Work with electrical, controls and harness engineers to assure their design meets the customer’s needs and integrate into the engineering specials package

8. Provide the liaison necessary to obtain and maintain production through fabrication and assembly departments.

 9. Work with Purchasing and Buyers to ensure that purchased parts are clearly identified and ordered on time.

10. Examine and approve custom designs that are assigned to you.

11.  Maintain schedule for assigned projects and deliver results on time.  Be perceptive to risks and benefits required to investigate and correct design problems.  Execute changes or modifications based on sound business judgment. 

12. Initiate and support continual improvement initiatives to streamline internal business processes and support systems upgrades. Actively seek out inefficiencies in the custom order process to pursue continuous improvement opportunities.

13. Provide leadership to team members.

14. Support the sales teams efforts to win projects and customers, which will occasionally require preparing and presenting technical presentations and white papers.

15. Support the field service team on highly complex challenges at the customer site, providing technical solutions and troubleshooting recommendations

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

Reports to Manager – Industrial Solutions

Organization Relationships:

Daily contact with project engineers, CAD designers, engineering specials sales engineers, purchasing, scheduling, Standards/Regs, and manufacturing. Frequent contact with Engineering Simulation, Data Services and the production floor. Occasional contact with Kohler EMEA’s, Southeast Asia and China Engineering Specials team

External Business Relationships:

Frequent contact with component manufacturers to select parts and materials, work out engineering details, and verify parameters. Regular contact with distribution, sales team and end users Maintain membership in professional associations, attend seminars, and trade shows

designed to develop and improve technical and personal skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• CAD/3D Modeling Experience Required
• ABET Accredited BSME (Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering) and minimum of 7 years mechanical engineering experience with development of industrial or consumer products.
• Or, MSME (Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering) and minimum of 5 years mechanical engineering experience with development of new consumer products.
• Pursuit or completion of an MBA (Masters Business Administration) or MSEM (Masters Engineering Management) a plus.
• Educational courses or experience related to internal combustion engines preferred
• Power generation or genset experience a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in project management and leadership as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

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. 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