Project Engineer – Embedded Software

Rehlko•Kohler, WI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. 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! At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We are seeking a highly motivated Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team focused on developing robust, efficient, and scalable software solutions for embedded controls systems. This role involves working closely with hardware engineers, software engineers, and product teams to deliver high-quality software for residential and power products. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with 2–3 days per week onsite in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Engineering
Required 1-2+ years of work experience dependent on educational background
Experience working with embedded software using layered architectures and embedded operating systems
Proficiency in C and C++ languages
Knowledge of industry-standard communications protocols RS-485 (Modbus), SAE J1939 CAN, Ethernet and USB
Experience contributing to validation hardware testing and troubleshooting
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CAN analysis tools like Vector CANalyzer, CANape and CANoe
Familiarity with debuggers and methodical testing approaches
Strong communication skills across diverse audiences
High level of motivation and ability to collaborate effectively in a team and independently to achieve results

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain embedded software for microcontroller-based systems, including C and C++ for QNX, Keil RTX, ZephyrOS and similar operating systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on development and test efforts.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system validation to ensure software reliability and performance.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
Support hardware troubleshooting during product development and testing.
Document software design and implementation details.
Use industry-standard software diagnostic tools like emulators, debuggers and oscilloscopes to debug and verify controller software at a unit level. This includes occasional development of custom diagnostic software for specialized features or functions
Collaborate in developing software tasks and project timelines and budgets