Project Engineer - Alternator Simulation
Rehlko•Sheboygan, WI
•$83,300 - $105,200•Onsite
About The Position
The Project Engineer - Alternator Simulation will focus on synchronous alternator simulation and validation. The synchronous alternators are used in generator set assemblies for standby power generation. The Project Engineer will become a technical power systems expert for engineering and other functional areas of the Rehlko Power organization. Technical emphases for the position include islanded and paralleled power system analysis, alternator performance, and communication on power engineering practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is Required.
- 3+ years work experience in an Electrical Engineering field
- Candidates with no Electrical Machines experience will be considered if they have an interest in learning the concepts.
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- High level of motivation and ability to collaborate effectively in a team and independently to achieve desired results
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with electric machine testing.
- Targeted coursework in electric machines.
- Experience with reference frame (qd0) analyses, symmetrical component analyses, and/or islanded power systems is considered an advantage.
- Experience with electromagnetic finite element tools (e.g., Ansys Maxwell or Altair Flux)
Responsibilities
- Perform transient analysis of simulations of generator applications to optimize sizing.
- Develop and implement Alternator diagnostics algorithms.
- Provide model development and guidance for power system simulation in Simulink, SKM, and other power system toolsets.
- Work in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders to validate first article production machines.
- Provide expertise and support to the applications engineering group for customer and application-specific issues.
- Perform root cause failure analysis of alternator test failures.
- Develop, maintain and teach best practices within the department.
- Support education of internal and external stakeholders on power systems fundamentals.
- Assist in optimization of new and existing power systems for performance and cost.
- Limited domestic and international travel (<10%).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Recognition and rewards
- Development and career opportunities
- A safe and inclusive workplace
- health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
