Sr Project Engineer - Systems

Rehlko•Sheboygan, WI

About The Position

Rehlko is searching for a Sr. Project Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced controls technologies, system-level requirements for controllers, and intellectual property (IP) documentation, including patent protection. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert in generator communications and paralleling, driving innovation while maintaining and teaching best practices across departments.

Requirements

B .S. in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of related work experience; or B.S. in Engineering and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited program and 3 years of related work experience
Knowledge of technical tools like Matlab, PSPICE, Simulink, OrCAD, Verilog, VHDL, and Microsoft Project are a plus.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, is preferred.
Exhibit abstract reasoning, organizational abilities, and a high level of motivation to tackle complex challenges.
Collaborate effectively as both a team leader and independent contributor to achieve desired outcomes.
Possess familiarity with communication protocols like CAN and MODBUS.
Have working knowledge of processor, memory, and communication technologies.
Bring industry knowledge in wiring, grounding, control topologies, and communication techniques.
Understand switchgear applications and paralleling control topologies.
Demonstrate experience with regulatory standards and electrical machines, power electronics, and engines.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in voltage and current regulation control systems is preferred.
Familiarity with embedded systems, especially NXP processors and is of the IDE, Keil, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze and document electrical system architectures
Use modeling and simulation techniques applicable to the industry to validate assumptions in proposed new designs.
Develop, analyze and document plant models to support simulation and testing of controller algorithm models
Lead in a cross-functional team environment to develop and document system requirements and specifications
Lead in a cross-functional team environment to develop and document electronic controls system level performance specifications
Create innovative system level designs as a technical expert for use in current and future projects
Lead in a cross-functional team environment to develop and document system DFMEA
Use technical expertise in generator systems to provide feedback during team design reviews
Work closely with patent lawyers to develop patentable ideas and workaround solutions for existing patents
Investigate, resolve and document genset system technical issues
Work with Marketing to develop controller feature strategies and technical roadmaps. For example, use technical expertise to take strategic market initiatives to specify controller feature solutions
Discuss with external technical experts and upper management levels the advantages and disadvantages of new technical concepts applicable to Rehlko Power Systems
Develop, maintain and teach best practices within the department
Cross-pollinate best practices among other groups
Develop and share technical expertise with professional societies and associations
Work on special technical projects as dictated by the needs of the department