Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Job Overview

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer. Relocation offered. The expected annual salary range is $105,000 - $154,000 a year, based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations.

• Lead power electronics design and development, taking full ownership of assigned tasks.
• Design, model, simulate, and develop power electronics, including analog and digital circuits for power conversion and protection.
• Develop technical requirements and create reports and presentations.
• Build and test circuits, analyze data, and optimize designs for performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 6 years work experience in power electronics designs and product development, OR Master’s degree with minimum 4 years experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience in power electronics modeling, simulation, and analysis using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS.
• Minimum 4 years experience with power converter hardware development and testing.
• U.S. person requirement: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or asylee.

• MS or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or equivalent with focus on power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductors, passive components (high-frequency magnetics, power capacitors), and analog/digital circuit designs.
• Experience with modern converter topologies, including AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC (both non-isolated and isolated).
• Thorough understanding of PCB layout, EMC/EMI design practices, voltage clearance/creepage requirements, and insulation/interconnection techniques.
• Experience in power electronics system development, including system architecture and requirements.

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and technical documents.
• Position requires up to 10% travel.

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