EATON

Chief Power Electronics Engineer

EATON$154K — $225K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
  • 12+ years of industry experience in power electronics design and product development
  • Experience in power electronics modeling and simulation using tools like Simulink or SPICE
  • Hands-on experience with power converter hardware development and testing
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams or projects from a technical standpoint

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of power electronics, taking full ownership of projects
  • Design, model, and simulate analog/digital circuits for power conversion and protection
  • Develop technical requirements; create reports and presentations
  • Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to validate designs
  • Guide and mentor other engineers to enhance technical skills
  • Support strategic development for the Power Electronics Center of Excellence
  • Stay current on power electronics technologies and trends, applying insights to development

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time away from work
Full Job Description
The expected annual salary range for this role is $154000 - $225000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

The Power Electronics Center of Excellence at Eaton is a catalyst for the company's growth, driving innovation through the creation of scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable power electronics technology, platforms, and standardized design methodologies. These common building blocks can be adopted across various business units, laying a solid foundation for rapid product development.

This individual will be responsible for offering technical leadership, shaping and steering major changes in projects or programs, and providing authoritative insight and decisions for projects or programs. Position requires up to 15% travel domestic and international.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Lead power electronics design and development, taking full ownership of assigned tasks or projects.
• Design, model, simulate, and develop power electronics, including analog and digital circuits for power conversion and protection.
• Develop technical requirements and create reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate designs.
• Guides and nurtures other PE engineers to enhance their technical skills and experience.
• Supports the development of PE CoE strategy, direction, and priorities.
• Keeps abreast of the latest power electronics technologies and business trends, applies this knowledge to power conversion and protection, and identifies new opportunities.
• Promotes engineering excellence in both the PE CoE and the BU's teams.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
-Minimum 12 years of industry experience in power electronics designs and product development, including:
-Power electronics modeling, simulation, and analysis experience using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS.
-Hands-on experience with power converter hardware development and testing.
-Minimum 3 years of experience in leading teams or projects from a technical perspective.
-Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
-MS or Ph.D. in engineering with focus on power electronics.
-Strong knowledge of power semiconductors, passive components (e.g., high-frequency magnetics, power capacitors), and analog/digital circuit designs.
-Experience with modern converter topologies, including AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC (both non-isolated and isolated).
-Thorough understanding of PCB layout, EMC/EMI design practices, voltage clearance/creepage requirements, and insulation/interconnection techniques.
-Familiar with compliance standards, including Military (MIL) standards.
-Familiar with engineering processes such as DFSS.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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