Staff Engineer - Platform Enclosure & Tank at Rehlko in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Job Description:

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.



Why You Will Love this Job:



We are looking for an experienced Staff Engineer - Platform Enclosure & Tank to provide technical direction and project leadership in the development of generator set enclosures and diesel fuel tanks. The technical scope includes a working knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, noise, and static stress analysis, as well as an understanding of sheet metal processes. A basic understanding of electrical circuits is required, particularly in relation to sizing and specifying electrical load centers and components such as breakers, lights, and transformers in AC systems. You will coordinate and guide the efforts of Engineers, Engineering Analysts, and Lab Technicians, choosing materials, components, and processes that result in high-quality, high-performance, and cost-effective generator set enclosures and diesel tanks. Additionally, you will research new technologies and apply proven technology to designs.


This position requires a self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency toward project completion and a drive to maintain engineering excellence. You must be willing to work in a team environment and manage multiple projects or tasks, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within financial commitments.



Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in establishing product requirements with Marketing Product Mangers and Sales Teams via Voice of Customer. Utilize those requirements to create a functional specification, establish design targets, identify risk and mitigation plans and develop a product validation plan.
  
  


• Create project timelines and establish project development spend estimates and track project spending. Team with Marketing to present project business cases.
  
  


• Provide technical and design direction to Engineering CAD Analysts, Engineers and development test technicians during the development of generator set enclosures and fuel tanks to meet performance and cost criteria.
  
  


• Approve the selection of all major purchased components (i.e. silencers, motorized louvers, discharge dampers, heaters, load centers, lights, fans, and transformers, etc.) and support the selection with sound engineering calculations.
  
  


• Work with Accounting and Procurement functions to track actual project spending and product costs and maintain within prescribed boundaries.
  
  


• Validate designs through testing to meet performance, reliability, and durability targets.
  
  


• Support, maintain and update existing product designs.
  
  


• Use project management skills to keep projects on schedule.
  
  


• Provide concise and timely status reports on the progress of each assigned project. Prepare technical presentations to gain alignment with the upper management team.
  
  


• Lead continual improvement initiatives to streamline internal business processes and support system upgrades.
  
  


• Maintain working knowledge of general state fuel code requirements. Provide technical design directions to meet requirements.
  
  


• Maintain a working knowledge of UL, seismic, wind load and impact codes and standards and assure the enclosure design is in compliance with these codes.
  
  


• Support the sales team's efforts to win projects and customers, which will occasionally require preparing and presenting technical presentations and white papers.
  
  

Requirements:

• CAD/3D Modeling Experience Preferred
  
  


• Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering and minimum of 7 years of mechanical engineering experience with development of industrial or consumer products.
  
  


• Educational courses or experience related to power generation, rectangular fuel tank, or enclosure design a plus.
  
  


• Demonstrated skills in project management and leadership as well as the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  
  

The salary range for this position is $98,900 - $125,600. 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.



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 EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Apply Now