Engineering Tech V

Rehlko•Sheboygan, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform diverse and complex assignments in support of Kohler Home Energy product development and manufacturing. Assignments may include but are not limited to: test set up and testing, fabrication, assembly of fixtures/equipment, set up and running of data acquisition equipment for tests, conducting experiments, reporting/documenting results of tests.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Electronics, Electrical, or Electro‑Mechanical fields
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams, and PC‑based test equipment
Ability to perform basic electrical engineering calculations and accurately interpret results
Familiarity with measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, basic electronics equipment, mechanical systems, transducers, thermocouples, and flow meters
Hands‑on fabrication experience and proficiency with hand tools
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles and testing techniques
Troubleshooting experience with electrical systems, power converters, and/or inverters
Strong communication skills with peers, engineering teams, and manufacturing
High attention to detail in task execution, testing, and report writing
Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals and meeting deadlines
Capability to provide technical leadership through troubleshooting support, answering questions, and identifying root causes
Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with limited direction and incomplete information
Troubleshooting experience with electrical systems, power converters, and/or inverters
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks including climbing stairs, sitting, squatting, bending, and moving throughout various work areas during the workday

Nice To Haves

5–10 years of experience in a test environment
Experience with internal combustion engines and/or alternators
Experience with hardware or software programming (a plus)

Responsibilities

Works with laboratory management to set technical direction.
Mentors and coordinates the work of other technicians.
Determines possible solutions to major lab issues and present recommendations to laboratory management.
Uses knowledge to suggest improvements to test and analysis methods to enhance information flow.
Anticipates and plans group and independent workload.
Delegates work to others to meet request deadlines.
Drives and encourages innovation in all other lab associates.
Set up and perform various tests based on Engineering direction and or written test standards.
Set up instrumentation, thermocouples, various sensors, data acquisition systems.
Analyze, interpret, document, and communicate test results.
Fabricate and assemble prototype devices for tests.
Develop new test set-ups and test methods.
Perform basic preventive maintenance and 5S of test cells, workstation, test equipment.
Demonstrate technical competency and participate in the continuous improvement process as it relates to your role.
Creates protocols for validation of product functions.