Engineering Specialist - DC Power Systems Research

About the role

Eaton’s CTO Corporate Technology Office division is currently seeking an Engineering Specialist - DC Power Systems Research. The expected annual salary range for this role is $122,000 - $179,000 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced research programs focused on next-generation DC power systems.
• Develop control, protection, and resiliency strategies for DC and hybrid AC/DC systems.
• Lead government-funded and internally funded research projects.
• Collaborate with Eaton businesses, universities, national laboratories, and industry partners.
• Author patents, invention disclosures, technical reports, and publications.
• Present technical results to leadership, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and researchers.

Qualifications

• Required (Basic): Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution plus 9+ years of industrial/entrepreneurial experience after Master’s in researching, developing and designing technology solutions in the relevant and adjacent areas: (data center power architectures, DC distribution systems, hybrid AC/DC networks, DC protection, power quality, and energy transition technologies).
• Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should possess deep expertise in at least one area and working knowledge of multiple adjacent domains from the following list: DC – LV power system design / 800 -1500 VDC DC system controls Hybrid AC/DC architectures Data center power systems DC microgrids Protection and control of power systems Power electronics converters and controls.

Skills

• Collaborative orientation.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.