EATON

Power Electronics Specialist

EATON$122K — $179K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in power electronics designs and product development
  • Experience in power electronics modeling and simulation using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS
  • Hands-on experience with power converter hardware development and testing
  • Preferred: MS or Ph.D. in electrical engineering focused on power electronics

Responsibilities

  • Lead power electronics design and development projects independently
  • Design and model power electronics circuits for conversion and protection
  • Develop technical requirements and create analytical reports
  • Build, test, and optimize circuits for performance and manufacturability
  • Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to validate designs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefit programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
  • Various programs based on geographic location and eligibility requirements
Full Job Description
Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Power Electronics Specialist.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $122000 - $179000 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:

Eaton is looking for a Power Electronics Specialist for its Power Electronics (PE) Center of Excellence (CoE) to develop innovative solutions for our power conversion products.

Eaton's PE CoE accelerates the company's growth through the development of power electronics technology platforms and common hardware building blocks that are scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable, as well as standardized design methodologies that can be adopted by multiple business units, which provide a foundation for our business to develop innovative products more rapidly.

This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing power electronics circuits, platforms, and systems for power conversion and circuit protection applications. Up to 10% travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Lead power electronics design and development, taking full ownership of assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Build and test circuits, analyze data, and optimize designs for performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate designs.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
-Minimum of 8 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
-MS or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or equivalent 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.
-Experience in power electronics system development, including development of power electronics system architecture and requirements.

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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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