Lead Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer
Overview
Eaton’s PCS Group (Protection, Controls and Solutions) Advanced Technology Team is looking for a Lead Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer to join our fast-paced team of engineers in developing cutting-edge technology for our next generation products. This position will be located onsite in Moon Township, PA, with a hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote). Relocation and sponsorship assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US.
Eaton’s Protection, Controls & Solutions (PCS) Advanced Technology Team is shaping the future of circuit protection—across electrification, energy transition, and intelligent power systems. We’re looking for a Lead Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer who’s excited to design, build, and influence the next generation of solid-state and power-electronic circuit protection technologies. If you thrive in environments where ideas move quickly from concept to prototype—and ultimately to real-world impact—this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do- Lead electrical design of embedded hardware for solid-state circuit breakers
- Architect and design systems including:
- Embedded processing & control
- Analog signal conditioning & protection
- Power supplies & drivers
- Metering, communications, and user interfaces
- Run circuit simulations and validate designs across edge conditions
- Partner with product and application teams to define system requirements
- Guide PCB layout and design execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and certifications
- Develop and execute test strategies (component, PCBA, and system-level)
- Drive design reviews, quality, and technical rigor
- Own project planning—roadmap, schedules, and execution tracking
- Contribute to innovation initiatives and IP development
- Strong background in embedded hardware design for power electronics or controls systems or related electronic systems
- Experience with analog + digital design, including signal processing and power circuits, along with digital and embedded processor design
- Hands-on expertise with circuit simulation, PCB design, and hardware validation
- Ability to lead technically while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
- Passion for solving complex engineering challenges and pushing boundaries
- Your work will enable technologies that support data centers, electrification and renewable energy integration
- Safer, smarter power distribution systems
- Next-generation protection in both AC and DC applications
Required (Basic)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with embedded hardware for electronic devices
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
- Experience developing circuit schematics and conducting electronic simulation
- Experience working with oscilloscopes and power supplies to verify circuit performance
- Experience writing/developing firmware for real time embedded systems
- Experience and knowledge related to design for EMC and EMC testing
- Experience designing embedded systems for circuit protection applications
- Proficient with circuit design and schematic capture tools, specifically Altium
- Experience with bus communications: USB, Modbus, CAN, Ethernet
- Experience with AC power systems
- Experience with embedded firmware in microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex, PIC)
- Experience writing and performing detailed test plans
- Experience in using Digital Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Enjoys hands on work and has experience with lab equipment and safety
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 $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.
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