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Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Chief Power Electronics Systems Engineer - Research & Development Engineering

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeAustin, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
  • At least 15 years of work experience in low- and medium-voltage power conversion and power systems engineering, such as medium-voltage motor drive technology, driver/converter topologies, high-power electronics, electric machines and controls, energy storage, and grid-connected converters are required.
  • At least five years of work experience with multi-level converters are required.

Responsibilities

  • Work with cross-functional business teams to define requirements and architectures for new products, including silicon carbide (SiC) three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) from 500 kW to 2.5 MW, 150 kW to 500 kW electric vehicle (EV) direct-current fast chargers, and lithium-ion energy storage systems of 1 MW and larger.
  • Provide subject matter expert input to detailed designs of 480 Vac three-phase alternating-current rectifiers/inverters, 400 Vdc–1500 Vdc direct-current converters, and battery chargers, including power trains, gate drives, feedback control loops, voltage and current sensing, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and protection circuits.
  • Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality, and component availability.
  • Own technical leadership, collaborate with multidisciplinary and multicultural globally distributed teams, provide technical direction, and mentor younger engineers.
  • Lead engagements with Corporate Research Labs, Centers of Excellence, and university research institutions to align low-technology-readiness-level (TRL) technologies with product development technology roadmaps.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master of Science or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution is preferred.
  • Experience with power distribution system design, analysis, and protection is preferred.
  • Experience developing alternating-current and direct-current electric vehicle chargers from concept through manufacturing launch is preferred.
  • Experience with circuit design, filtering, analog/digital converters, sensor interfaces, control circuitry, and architectures is preferred.
  • Experience working with multi-kilowatt lithium-ion energy storage systems, including battery management, and products designed for outdoor or non-climate-controlled environments is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate complicated technologies clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences is preferred.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1911

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