Lead Product Development Engineer - Power Electronics

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Lead Product Development Engineer - Power Electronics to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This role involves designing and developing high-power, three-phase UPS systems and contributing to our growing Energy Storage product line within a dynamic, global, and cross-functional team environment.

About the role

You will be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle—from initial concept through production. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about hardware design and power electronics who is eager to drive innovation in mission-critical power solutions. Relocation assistance within the United States and sponsorship support are available. This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), with in-office presence required based on business and work needs.

Responsibilities

• Successfully launch critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton safety, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule commitments.
• Work with a cross-functional engineering team to design and develop new products, including SiC three-phase UPS's from 20kW to 2.5MW and Lithium Ion 1MW and larger energy storage systems for maintaining critical loads such as datacenters and hospitals.
• Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, SCR’s, contactors, power cables, etc.).
• Create circuit diagrams, harness designs, BOM development, and technical documentation.
• Leverage your skill and experience by providing guidance and leadership to other technical project team members.
• Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality, and component availability.
• Lead product DVT and validation testing in the lab with a team of engineers and technicians.
• Support prototype build, testing, and delivery of products to the customer.
• Engage cross-functional teams to identify optimal layout while balancing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and long-term serviceability.
• Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents.
• Work closely with regulatory experts to ensure designs meet UL and other certification body requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process, tools, and test methodology improvements, and drive those from concept to implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in electrical product development OR Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least three years of work experience in power electronic design.
• Strong hands-on experience in electrical design, lab testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Solid knowledge of electrical components, electrical safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power electronics, and power conversion topologies.
• Understanding of layout design principles and familiarity with schematic entry and PCB design tools like Altium, Cadence, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3-phase UPS electrical design.
• Experience applying digital control and algorithms to power electronics systems.
• Understanding of Magnetics Design for high-frequency Power Electronics.
• Ability to simulate, analyze, and troubleshoot using HIL systems.
• Competency with Matlab/Simulink/PLECS and PSPICE.
• Ability to analyze and simulate power electronics systems from board level to complex products.
• Familiarity with common tools and methods to work in a high-power lab (480V) environment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and meters.

Skills

• Self-motivated and self-managed.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and attentive to detail.
• Task-oriented with the ability to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105,000 - $154,000. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), with in-office presence required based on business and work needs.