Lead Digital Controls and Embedded Software Engineer

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS Division - Lead Digital Controls and Embedded Software Engineer Salary range: $105,000 - $154,000 annually. Salary is a general guideline and depends on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications. Employment Type and Location This hybrid role requires on-site work 3 days weekly at the Raleigh, NC facility. Relocation assistance and H-1B visa transfer sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates residing in the United States. Position Overview As a Lead Digital Controls and Embedded Software Engineer you will support product development and design of high‑power three‑phase UPS systems and energy storage, battery, and data center power distribution product lines. You will conceptualize, develop, and design advanced real‑time DSP algorithms for power conversion applications in the power quality industry, covering the full product design life cycle from concept to production. In This Role You Will Launch critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton safety, quality, reliability, cost and schedule commitments. Provide guidance and leadership to technical project team members. Collaborate with global product development teams to solve performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability problems. Develop mathematical models and algorithms for advanced DSP controls of electronic power conversion products. Evaluate competing controls architectures and designs to select the best suited for the application. Apply controls theory to design controllers to achieve target product performance. Develop and validate simulations using MATLAB/Simulink and real‑time simulation systems such as OPAL‑RT. Participate in new product development projects (uninterruptible power systems, energy storage and advanced technology products) while meeting schedule, cost and performance goals. Review product development requirement specifications, including product management and customer requirements. Analyze, design and assist in testing/troubleshooting control system software used in uninterruptible power systems and other power quality products. Apply best engineering practices and make decisions for advanced technical problem solving. Promote Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in real‑time digital controls and algorithms for power electronics or industrial products. MS in Electrical or related Engineering degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience in real‑time digital controls and algorithms for power electronics or industrial products. PhD in Electrical or related engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 1 year of industry experience in real‑time digital controls and algorithms for power electronics or industrial products. H-1B visa transfer sponsorship will be provided for qualified candidates currently residing and employed on an H-1B visa in the USA (if needed). Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Design experience with UPS and/or power electronic products. Experience in new product development. Experience with hardware-in-loop real‑time simulators such as OPAL‑RT. Extensive knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink tools including Control Toolbox, StateFlow, Optimization, Verification and Filter Designs. Strong academic understanding of analog and digital control theory and digital filter designs. Experience in design of closed‑loop control systems. Knowledge of three‑phase electrical power systems. Knowledge and experience in C/C++ coding. Previous coursework in power electronics. Experience in a lab environment with high voltage and safety awareness. Strong project management skills. Effective verbal communication skills. Good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations. Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Chance Employment We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. 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