Engineering Manager - Data Center Systems Engineering

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join our team in Raleigh, NC.

The position will be a hybrid office—3 days in‑office, 2 days remote—based on proximity within 50 miles of our Raleigh facility. Employees are expected to be on‑site as required by business and project needs. Relocation benefits within the United States will be provided.

The expected annual salary range is $130,000–$190,000 and is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division (CPS) designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, batteries, and electronic‑based products to ensure power reliability in demanding applications.

The Critical Power Solutions Data Center Systems (DCS) Engineering Manager will oversee all customized UPS and accessory designs plus select new product development projects for high‑power three‑phase UPS systems. The role includes the full product design life cycle from concept and quotation through to product design, interfacing with production operations and service. The manager also provides direct customer engagement to align requirements and accelerate adoption of Eaton DCS platforms and services, managing a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers.

• Lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team for modifying the design of high‑power three‑phase UPS products that meet customer requirements, incorporate new manufacturing technologies, adhere to international safety standards, and follow a fast‑track release process with Eaton’s stage gate processes.
• Manage technical resources developing multiple Engineer‑to‑Order (ETO) projects on a daily basis, maintain engineering accountability for these projects and drive functional excellence to ensure design requirements are met.
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to direct reports to ensure performance and professional development; conduct performance reviews to evaluate team members’ progress towards objectives, competencies, and development plans.
• Participate in reviews of requirements with direct customers plus sales and support personnel.
• Assure that product designs are competitive with respect to quality, performance, cost, and reliability.
• Translate voice‑of‑customer input into actionable requirements and roadmap direction for UPS and connected/automation platforms (SCADA/HMI/PLC), balancing reliability, serviceability, cybersecurity, and lifecycle cost.
• Partner with Sales and Product Management to support consultative solutioning (architecture options, technical trade‑offs, and submittal strategy) that enables customer approvals and project awards.
• Serve as an escalation point bridging engineering and field/service teams for controls/SCADA/HMI topics; define structured troubleshooting plans, required site data, and resolution paths with the appropriate support organizations.
• Convey technical concepts and information to internal staff, peers, and stakeholders using strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues in Product Management, Manufacturing, Service, and Quality to ensure successful delivery of the product.
• Champion continuous process improvements and promote Electrical and Mechanical Engineering functional excellence throughout the team.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals and philosophies and encourages continuous improvement.

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of engineering management/team lead/project management experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in design engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or quality roles.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct people management experience.
• Electrical design experience in development of high‑power, three‑phase UPS systems or similar products (variable frequency drives,…