Research Engineering Specialist

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Research Engineering Specialist. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Arden NC Eaton Facility. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.

The Medium Voltaage Power Electronics team has the principal goal of identifying, developing, and justifying commercialization of significant opportunities for the MV Controls business in the area of power electronics, power converters, power systems, electric drives, electromagnetics, numerical modeling and controls.

The primary activities include leading and supporting research and development activities for advanced medium voltage converters and distribution devices for both AC and DC power systems. This position will work in a team environment, with remote team members, engaging in full life‑cycle development (plan, design, analyze, build, debug, optimize for production, and post‑delivery support) of analog, digital and micro‑controller circuits implementing power conversion functionality and power distribution and motor control.

The Specialist Engineer is expected to support efforts in developing and driving the technology roadmap strategy and execution for broad applications within the Power Conversion team. This includes collaborating with resources and establishing key partnerships both internally and externally to drive technological advancement. They will be responsible for meeting the schedule, scope, cost and technical targets for all research and development efforts under his/her control.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year.

• Defines requirements and executes project aspects involving multiple stakeholders from technology investigation, system specification, test plan & execution, modeling & simulation, EMC, component selection, system packaging & thermal analysis, printed circuit board schematics & layout for programs involving multiple components and systems of high complexity. (External partners include universities, National Labs, government entities, manufacturing partners, etc.)
• Understands program/project risks and influences key stakeholders to collaborate in making appropriate decisions.
• Leads and directs board and subassembly tests both at scaled down and full scale voltage, current and power.
• Leads in specification, functional design and technology reviews at appropriate intervals.
• Is actively engaged and collaborates with academic and advanced technology organizations to maintain awareness, advance the state of research and identify trends/industry developments (technology scouting) that may impact strategic business objectives.
• Develops articles for trade and technical publications and presents technical papers at industry conferences.
• Assists in developing IP strategy with business unit stakeholders and actively contributes to IP generation.
• Initiates and develops solid relationships with engineering teams and business leaders to drive strong business cases for new programs and acquiring needed resources and funding.
• Actively involved with customers to review current and anticipated needs and promotes Eaton capabilities.
• Provides mentoring, direction and consulting to the product line engineering team(s) in product design, technology or project environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• 5 years of industry experience in the area of new product development or applied research
• 3 years experience in Medium Voltage or Low Voltage power electronics, VFD's (variable frequency drives) and motor controls.
• Must be able to relocate to Asheville, NC. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.
• 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 STM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job portability, etc.

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering from an accredited institution

• Demonstrated history of innovation and technical leadership;
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