Senior Engineering Specialist - Energy Transition and DC Systems

Eaton’s CTO Corporate Technology Office division is currently seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist - Energy Transition and DC Systems.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $137000 - $201000 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 Research Labs (ERL) is currently looking for a Senior Engineering Specialist to join our energy transition and DC systems team in Golden CO. If candidate is not located within a 50 mile radius of Golden, CO relocation will be considered. We are looking for an experienced candidate in one of the following areas: Specialty 1: AI/ML based energy systems design, controls, and optimizations; or, Specialty 2: DC technologies related to data center and EV charging applications.

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. The ERL is a corporate R&D function within Eaton's Chief Technology Office, responsible for innovative and breakthrough technology development and commercialization for Eaton products and service solutions. The Senior Engineering Specialist will report to Senior Global Technology Manager and help identify key technical gaps and influence technology roadmaps for Eaton’s products and services.

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, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a domain expert and leader in research, technology development and demonstration.

• Perform as project lead with responsibilities to ensure technical flow, track on project milestones, coordinate and mentor project team members.

• Lead and contribute to the value proposition development for technical projects and programs.

• Lead and contribute to government proposal preparation and project execution.

• Play a pivotal role in fostering business relationships by presenting ideas and projects, participating in ideation events, acquiring resources, and funding.

• Execute essential functions in cultivating external partnerships and aligning with outside technological advancements.

• Develop as an industry recognized subject matter expert through active participation in conferences, seminars, standard bodies, and relevant industrial/academic consortium meetings to drive Eaton’s innovation leadership.

• Lead and contribute to IP generation through authoring/co-authoring disclosures and patents.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 9 years post academia experience in research and development or design of technology solutions in AI/ML for energy systems or in DC system design and control technologies.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in leading technical projects principal or co-principal investigator which includes leading technical team, managing technical deliverables, and project budget.

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred qualifications:

• Background in energy systems, including power systems, renewable energy, and control systems.

• Expertise in using control theory and digital control techniques for power converters and grid connected systems.

• Experience using hardware in the loop (HIL) platforms, or real time simulators, for controller testing and validation will be a plus.

• Adaptable, eager to learn emerging technologies, and capable of bridging theory with practical implementation.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality technological innovations in the relevant areas.

• Verifiable strong experience in one of the following technical areas:

• Specialty 1 (AI/ML for energy systems) – Demonstrated strong experience in two or more of the following topics: AI/ML algorithms for energy systems controls and optimization; scalable data structures and design framework for AI/ML; LLMs and agentic AI; surrogate modeling; MLOps; high performance and distributed computing systems; digital twins for controls.

Or,

• Specialty 2 (DC technologies) – Demonstrated strong experience in two or more of the following topics: Model based design for DC systems; control of DC systems; hybrid AC/DC or DC system protection; data center system modeling and control; DC data center system architectures; DC microgrid/distribution systems design.

• Collaborative orientation. The ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented environment.

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in dealing with management, employees, customers, and suppliers.

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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 6-26-2026.

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