Project Engineer - Alternator Simulation

Rehlko•Sheboygan, WI

17d

About The Position

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 : 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

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is Required.
Experience: 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%).