Lead Power Electronics Engineer

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.

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, batteries, and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Why Eaton?

• Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading 3-phase products.

• Opportunities for career advancement through a defined technical track as well as broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions. Raleigh is an Engineering Hub with roles in: Service, Manufacturing/Assembly, New product Development, and Product Management.

• Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance.

• Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.

• Be a part of the team responsible for ensuring our critical infrastructure such as data centers, businesses, and electric vehicle charging stations remain functional in the face of whatever power quality issues they face! Our growing team is expanding our product portfolio with next-generation technologies, and we need engineers with a passion to ensure that they make what matters to our customers work without question!  

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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