System Architect - Direct Solutions

Overview

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is seeking a System Architect – Direct Current Solutions to develop and model direct current power systems from DC source to servers. This role may be located in Moon Township, PA (preferred), Raleigh, NC or Milwaukee, WI. Relocation assistance will be provided within the continental United States, and a hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote) is available.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Development for Direct Current, this position will collaborate closely with Eaton’s data center customers and the Chief Power Distribution Engineer to recommend optimal power system strategies for direct current (DC) applications. These strategies will be translated into technical requirements for circuit protection devices, switch gear, switchboards, panel boards, busway systems, and related equipment.

The Systems Architect and the DC Systems team will work cross-functionally with multiple Eaton product lines to develop innovative solutions tailored to this emerging market. This role will lead the design and development of advanced power system solutions specifically for the data center industry.

• Develop detailed power system models for direct current power distribution in data centers. Model trade-offs in cost, electrical efficiency, thermal optimization and safety protection to find optimal value for our data center customers.
• Work with Eaton experts in system modeling, power electronics and power distribution to develop specifications and boundary conditions for each product line to develop winning new products for the overall DC system.
• Work with Eaton’s system and product reliability experts to model the uptime/reliability of various DC power distribution system concepts.
• Collaborate weekly with product line teams to provide feedback and potential trade-off solutions to technical challenges during new product development.

• Deep knowledge of data center and/or other large facility power distribution systems with understanding of AC and DC power distribution circuits, power conversion from AC to DC and associated power management and controls
• System Modeling expert with proven expertise in relevant simulation tools, e.g. PSCAD, Simulink
• Minimum (5) years experience in product development and/or engineering
• Minimum two (2) years in Direct Current power distribution systems
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience, including ability to define systems architecture requirements and traceability to systems models across multiple levels of systems abstraction and modeling fidelity
• Experience in protective device coordination, building ground architectures, and ground techniques

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $141000.03 - $206800.04 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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