EATON

Lead Power Electronics Engineer

EATON$105K — $154K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience or Master's degree with 3+ years in power electronics.
  • Hands-on electrical design, lab testing, and troubleshooting experience.
  • Ability to interpret and create electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical components, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with three-phase power systems and power conversion topologies.
  • Understanding of layout design principles and PCB design tools like Altium.

Responsibilities

  • Launch critical power infrastructure products meeting Eaton's quality and safety standards.
  • Design and develop SiC three-phase UPS systems and Lithium Ion energy storage systems.
  • Specify and qualify electrical components essential for product functionality.
  • Create technical documentation including circuit diagrams and BOMs.
  • Guide and lead cross-functional project team members during development.
  • Conduct DVT and validation testing in collaboration with engineers and technicians.
  • Support prototype build, testing, and delivery to customers.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance within the United States.
  • Sponsorship support provided.
  • Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
  • Health and Welfare benefits have been detailed.
  • Retirement benefits and various paid/unpaid time away from work.
Full Job Description
Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to join our team in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will play a key part in the design and development of high-power, three-phase UPS systems, while also contributing to our growing Energy Storage product line.

You will be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle-from initial concept through production-working within a dynamic, global, and cross-functional team environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about hardware design and power electronics who is eager to drive innovation in mission-critical power solutions.

We offer relocation assistance within the United States along with sponsorship support. This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). In-office presence is required based on business and work needs. Remote flexibility is provided to support productivity, but employees should expect to be on-site as necessary to meet team and project requirements.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000 - $154000 a year.

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:
• Successfully launch critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton safety, quality, reliability, cost and schedule commitments.
• Work with cross-functional engineering team to design and develop new products including SiC three-phase UPS's from 20kW to 2.5MW and Lithium Ion 1MW and larger energy storage systems for maintaining critical loads such as datacenters and hospitals.
• Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, SCR's, contactors, power cables etc.)
• Create circuit diagrams, harness designs, BOM development and technical documentation.
• Leverage your skill and experience by giving guidance and leadership to other technical project team members.
• Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability.
• Lead product DVT and validation testing in the lab with a team of engineers and technicians.
• Support prototype build, testing and delivery of products to the customer.
• Engage cross functional teams to identify optimal layout while balancing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and long-term serviceability.
• Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents.
• Work closely with regulatory experts to ensure design meets UL and other certification body requirements
• Identify opportunities for process, tools, and test methodology improvements, and drive those from concept to implementation.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years work experience in electrical product development OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least three years of work experience in power electronic design
• Strong hands-on experience in electrical design, lab testing and trouble shooting.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Solid knowledge of electrical components, electrical safety, EMC and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power electronics, and power conversion topologies.
• Understanding layout design principles and familiarity with schematic entry and PCB design tools like Altium, Cadence, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with 3 phase UPS electrical design.
• Experience applying digital control and algorithms to power electronics systems.
• Understanding of Magnetics Design for high frequency Power Electronics.
• Ability to simulate, analyze, troubleshoot using HIL systems.
• Competent with Matlab/Simulink/PLECS and PSPICE.
• Analyze and simulate power electronics systems from board level to complex products.
• Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.
• Familiarity with common tools and methods to work in high power lab (480V) environment, oscilloscope, power analyzers and meters.

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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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