Project Engineer - Alternator Simulation
Why Work at Rehlko
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.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Recognition and rewards
- Development and career opportunities
- A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
- Focus on synchronous alternator simulation and validation
- Technical power systems expert for engineering and other functional areas
- Technical emphases include islanded and paralleled power system analysis, alternator performance, and communication on power engineering practices
Specific 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
Education Requirements
- 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
- Preference to those who have 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)
Salary Range
The Salary range for this position is $83,300.00-$105,200.00. The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.
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It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another.