Battery Engineering Team Manager

About the role

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is seeking a Battery Engineering Team Manager for its Power Electronics (PE) and Battery Centers of Excellence (CoE) team in Raleigh, NC. The role involves leading a team of engineers, designing battery solutions, and collaborating globally, with up to 15% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of engineers and internal projects to achieve goals and objectives.
• Monitor and report on overall team and project performance.
• Establish a performance‑based culture, motivating the team to set and achieve measurable goals aligned with Battery CoE strategies.
• Perform design, modeling, simulation, and implementation of battery solutions such as battery modules, packs, and BMS.
• Develop technical requirements and create technical reports and presentations.
• Work with PE‑Battery CoE leaders to attract, coach, and mentor team members, strengthening technical capability.
• Stay current with latest battery technologies and business trends, apply knowledge to Eaton’s products, and create new opportunities.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of industry experience in battery cell technology, battery systems, battery materials, electrification, or energy storage systems.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering team leadership or technical management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of lithium‑ion battery cells, battery materials, battery pack design, electrochemistry, and battery validation.
• Experience in battery technology strategy, technology road mapping, and supplier scouting/selection.
• Experience leading battery product development programs, including requirements definition, risk management, budget management, and stage‑gate execution.
• Experience managing global suppliers, RFQs, technical evaluations, PPAP, and commercialization activities.
• Knowledge of battery testing, cell characterization, and performance validation methodologies.
• Experience with battery modeling and simulation teams or cell evaluation activities.
• Knowledge of DFSS, Six Sigma, APQP, or related engineering development processes.
• Strong project/program management skills with demonstrated success delivering complex electrification programs.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills.
• Experience working with global customers, suppliers, and engineering organizations.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail, see the Eaton Benefits Overview.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $137,000 – $201,000. The position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.