Competitive compensation and benefitsWork-life flexibilityRecognition and rewardsDevelopment and career opportunitiesA safe and inclusive workplaceWhy You Will Love this Job
This role will begin onsite in Kohler, WI , with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule after six months .
Specific Responsibilities:
Test Strategy & Method Ownership
Translate program targets and DFMEA risks into clear test plans, acceptance criteria, and instrumentation strategies.
Develop and maintain standard test methods, work instructions, and data‑quality criteria.
Define fixture design guidelines and instrumentation best practices.
Technical Direction & Coaching
Provide day‑to‑day technical direction to Engineering Technicians and Analysts.
Lead cross‑training across all test domains.
Assist in test set-up and data acquisition for complex cases
Provide design guidance to program teams.
Execution, Analysis & Decision Support
Create test plans; guide fixture conceptualization; oversee complex investigations.
Perform analysis of vibration/strain/force/acoustic data and produce recommendations.
Fastener/joint integrity: bolt stretch/elongation (including ultrasonic or torque methodologies), gasket sealing (Fuji film), and joint analysis.
Materials/fatigue and tensile testing, including use of environmental chambers as required.
Plan and direct shaker-based durability and NVH tests: swept sine, random, field data replication, resonance identification and dwell.
Deliver clear engineering reports and presentation of those reports as needed.
Equipment, Calibration, Uptime & Safety
Support prioritization and throughput; drive uptime via proactive PMs and continuous improvement of methods, fixtures, and data management.
Oversee calibration/verification for all sensors and DAQ channels.
Champion capital planning for future testing capabilities
Implement method/fixture/data improvements.
Internal/External Collaboration & Decision Support
Collaborate with Rehlko Analytical Engineering Group to support and validate CAE simulation
Work with outside vendors/consultants for simulations and tests not available in-house; assess feasibility to bring capabilities in-house.
Provide clear recommendations to program teams and management; influence design decisions with sound engineering evidence.
Evaluate and apply simulation work and acquisition tools (e.g., Simcenter Testlab/3D Acoustics, Vibration View, MTS Multipurpose Elite
Additional Information
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. 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!
Kohler (rehlko) · Kohler, WI