Engineering Specialist - DC Power Systems Research

Engineering Specialist – DC Power Systems Research

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 $122000 – $179000 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.

This role requires working on-site at our Golden, CO location. Relocation assistance is available for a qualified candidate currently residing in the USA.

Job Summary:

Eaton Research Labs (ERL), part of Eaton's Chief Technology Office, is seeking an Engineering Specialist to lead research and technology development in future DC power systems. Areas of focus include data center power architectures, DC distribution systems, hybrid AC/DC networks, DC protection, power quality, and energy transition technologies. Candidates are not expected to possess expertise across all areas. Deep expertise in one or more domains combined with demonstrated ability to learn adjacent technologies is highly valued.

This is a high-impact research role for someone who wants to apply power electronics and power systems knowledge into next generation DC applications challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing technologies that support AI-driven data centers, grid modernization, resiliency, and electrification across Eaton's global portfolio.

In this role you will:

• 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.

Why Join ERL :

• Influence Eaton's future technology strategy.
• Work directly within the CTO organization.
• Lead breakthrough research programs.
• Collaborate with national laboratories and universities.
• Create intellectual property and industry impact.
• Work on technologies that transition from research concepts into commercial DC system and solutions used globally.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

• 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)
• …Or…
• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution plus 4+ years of industrial/entrepreneurial/academic experience after Ph.D. in researching, developing and designing technology solutions in the same relevant and adjacent areas.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• If non-local, must be able to relocate to Golden Colorado. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates currently residing is the US.

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
• Possess a good foundation in power electronics dominated energy system design and operation.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Collaborative orientation.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.
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