Sr. Electrical Engineer – Embedded Systems, PS China

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!

What We Offer

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 provide:

• 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

BASIC FUNCTION

This role is responsible for developing embedded software and creating system-level electrical requirements for power system controllers and related products.  This position utilizes strong power system engineering principles, supporting software requirements and architectural development, as well as participating in software verification, validation, and cross-product development initiatives.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES                                       

• Design and develop embedded software (primarily C/C++) for electrical control systems and power system applications.

• Execute and contribute to system-level electrical requirements, specifications, and performance definitions.

• Participate in system architecture development, including hardware–software integration.

• Develop and maintain software requirements, design documentation, and verification artifacts.

• Support DFMEA activities and system-level design reviews.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, manufacturing, quality, and service.

• Debug and verify embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, emulators, debuggers, and communication analyzers.

• Support issue investigation and resolution at both the software and electrical system level.

• Apply structured development processes and configuration management tools.

• Any other assignments arranged by department supervisor/manager.

 

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

Reports to Senior Manager – Product engineering, PS China

 

Organization Relationships:

Frequent contacts

• Daily contact with project engineers, designers, engineering specials sales engineers, purchasing, scheduling, Standards/Regs, and manufacturing.

• Frequent contact with Engineering Simulation, Data Services and the production floor.

• Occasional contact with Rehlko EMEA’s, Southeast Asia and North America Engineering team

 

 

External Business Relationships:

Frequent contacts

• Frequent contact with component manufacturers to select parts and materials, work out engineering details, and verify parameters.

• Regular contact with distribution, sales team and end users

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

·                Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent (required).

·                3–5 years of professional experience in embedded software development within electrical or power systems.

·                Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles (controls, power systems, electronics).

·                Proficiency in embedded programming using C and/or C++.

·                Experience working with embedded processors, memory, and communication interfaces.

·                Experience contributing to system-level requirements and specifications.

·                Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, MODBUS, RS-485, TCP/IP, or similar.

·                Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects in a structured development environment.

·                Fluent English is essential

·                Experience with power generation, power electronics, or industrial control systems.

·                Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB or Simulink.

·                Familiarity with embedded development tools (e.g., Keil, Green Hills, Wind River, NXP IDEs).

·                Exposure to DFMEA, systems engineering practices, or model-based development.

·                Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving

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 https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?"

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day