Electrical Engineer - New Product Development (NPD)
Kohler Energy Group

Electrical Engineer - New Product Development (NPD)

Location: Sheboygan, WI

Opportunity

Provide technical direction for the Rehlko organization regarding generator set electrical (power) design and performance. Serves as a technical expert for engineering as well as other functional areas within the organization. Addresses questions regarding feasibility of potential applications and serves to provide technical guidance for units in the field. General expert in islanded and paralleled power system analysis, alternator performance, and effective in communication on abstract and practical power engineering practice. Serve as general expert for NEC requirements related to enclosure wiring. Serve as the primary electrical engineer in support of Automatic Transfer Switch design.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Provide power system technical expertise to generator set product development, manufacturing, sales, and applications engineering teams.
• Engage with both standard product and custom solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement with updates to the generator set sizing program, standardization of technical publications, and captive toolset improvements.
• Support education of internal and external stakeholders, especially new associates with limited power experience.
• Provide support for customer and application-specific issues.
• Engage with global network of alternator suppliers for technical support or special requests.
• Provide technical direction for alternator product changes.
• Assist overseas manufacturing location in product and process improvements.
• Support cost reduction efforts related to power engineering.
• Understand and interpret NEC requirements related to enclosure assembly wiring design.
• Support new and sustaining product development through the electrical design of
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
• Limited domestic and international travel (< 10%) required.

Skills/Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 1-3 years of experience is preferred
• Educational courses or experience related to power system analysis is desired, but not required.
• Experience with fault coordination, symmetrical component and reference frame analyses, islanded power systems, and/or electric machine design are considered an advantage.
• Software experience with MATLAB, SKM, SAP, or PTC Windchill 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 $76,050 - $96,050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Rehlko?
A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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