Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to join our team in Raleigh, NC.

This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) if you live within 50 miles of our Raleigh, NC facility. In-office presence 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. Relocation benefits will be provided within the United States only.

As a Lead Power Electronics Engineer you will support our product design and development of our high-power three-phase UPS's. This role also supports products in our Energy Storage lines. The role includes all aspects of product design life cycle from concept to production as part of a global, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. If you have a passion for hardware design of power electronics-centric products, this role is for you.

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.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in electrical design, lab testing and trouble shooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years work experience in power electronics product development.
• 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, UPS electrical design, power electronics, and power conversion topologies.
• Understanding layout design principles and familiarity with schematic entry and PCB design tools like Altium, Cadence, etc.
• 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.

Skills:
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and critical thinking to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• Decision quality - makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• Drive for results - can be counted on to exceed goals successfully with a strong sense of urgency
• Continuous Learner - Actively seeks out new and innovative ways to solve problems
• Mentor - can work with less experienced engineers and designer to provide meaningful feedback about design implications
• Communication - discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders

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