Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to join our team in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will play a key part in the design and development of high-power, three-phase UPS systems, while also contributing to our growing Energy Storage product line.

You will be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle—from initial concept through production—working within a dynamic, global, and cross-functional team environment. 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.

We offer relocation assistance within the United States along with sponsorship support. This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). In-office presence is required based on business and work needs. Remote flexibility is provided to support productivity, but employees should expect to be on-site as necessary to meet team and project requirements.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000 - $154000 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.

Eaton's Electrical Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, batteries, and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers' most challenging energy management requirements.

• Successfully launch critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton safety, quality, reliability, cost and schedule commitments.

• Work with 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, contractors, power cables etc.)

• Create circuit diagrams, harness designs, BOM development and technical documentation.

• Leverage your skill and experience by giving 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 design meets UL and other certification body requirements.

• Identify opportunities for process, tools, and test methodology improvements, and drive those from concept to implementation.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years 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 trouble shooting.
• 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 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, troubleshoot using HIL systems.
• Competent with Matlab/Simulink/PLECS and PSPICE.
• Analyze and simulate power electronics systems from board level to complex products.
• Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.
• Familiarity with common tools and methods to work in high power lab (480V) environment, oscilloscope, power analyzers and meters.