Lead Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer

Lead Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer

Eaton's PCS Group (Protection, Controls and Solutions) Advanced Technology Team is looking for a Lead Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer to join our fast-paced team of engineers in developing cutting-edge technology for our next generation products. This position will be located onsite in Moon Township, PA, and a hybrid work model is available (3 onsite/2 remote). Relocation and sponsorship assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US.

Build What Powers the Future: Eaton's Protection, Controls & Solutions (PCS) Advanced Technology Team is shaping the future of circuit protection—across electrification, energy transition, and intelligent power systems. We're looking for a Lead Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer who's excited to design, build, and influence the next generation of solid-state and power-electronic circuit protection technologies. If you thrive in environments where ideas move quickly from concept to prototype—and ultimately to real-world impact—this is your opportunity. Why This Role Stands Out: Own critical technology at the heart of next-gen AC/DC protection systems; lead from concept to prototype—not just incremental updates; work on cutting-edge tech (solid-state breakers, embedded controls, advanced sensing); collaborate with top minds across Eaton Research Labs, universities, and national labs; see your designs come to life in real products solving circuit protection challenges.

What You'll Do: As a technical leader, you'll drive the embedded hardware architecture and development for advanced circuit protection platforms:

• Lead electrical design of embedded hardware for solid-state circuit breakers
• Architect and design systems including:
• Embedded processing & control
• Analog signal conditioning & protection
• Power supplies & drivers
• Metering, communications, and user interfaces
• Run circuit simulations and validate designs across edge conditions
• Partner with product and application teams to define system requirements
• Guide PCB layout and design execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and certifications
• Develop and execute test strategies (component, PCBA, and system-level)
• Drive design reviews, quality, and technical rigor
• Own project planning—roadmap, schedules, and execution tracking
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and IP development

What You Bring

• Strong background in embedded hardware design for power electronics or controls systems or related electronic systems

• Experience with analog + digital design, including signal processing and power circuits, along with digital and embedded processor design

• Hands-on expertise with circuit simulation, PCB design, and hardware validation

• Ability to lead technically while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams

• Passion for solving complex engineering challenges and pushing boundaries

The Impact You'll Make Your work will directly enable technologies that support:

• Data Centers, Electrification and renewable energy integration
• Safer, smarter power distribution systems
• Next-generation protection in both AC and DC applications

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in engineering from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with embedded hardware for electronic devices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution

• Experience developing circuit schematics and conducting electronic simulation

• Experience working with oscilloscopes and power supplies to verify circuit performance

• Experience writing/developing firmware for real time embedded systems

• Experience and knowledge related to design for EMC and EMC testing

• Experience designing embedded systems for circuit protection applications

Skills:

• Proficient with circuit design and schematic capture tools, specifically Altium
• Experience with bus communications: USB, Modbus, CAN, Ethernet
• Experience with AC power systems
• Experience with embedded firmware in microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex, PIC)
• Experience writing and performing detailed test plans
• Experience in using Digital Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Enjoys hands on work and has experience with lab equipment and safety