Lead Power Electronics Engineer

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Eaton’s ES AMER Sector Integration division is currently seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer.

We offer relocation assistance within the United States for candidates residing more than 50 miles from one of the locations listed.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $99749.97 - $146299.96 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 Lead Power Electronics Engineer 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.

• 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 (Required) Qualifications:

• BS in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 6 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now and in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee or Refugee
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or equivalent with focus on power electronics.
• Experience in aerospace product and power electronics system development, including development of power electronics system architecture and requirements.
• 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.
  
  

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and technical documents.
• Collaborative orientation, the ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented, global, and diverse environment.
• Desire for innovation, new product development, program management … to make what matters work!
  
  

Additional Information

• Project management knowledge is a plus.
• Position requires up to 10% travel domestic and international.
  
  

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