Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Electrical Engineer - Energy Storage & EV Infrastructure, Research & Development Engineering

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMoon Twp, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
At least three years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, energy storage, EV charging, power electronics, or industrial applications is required.
At least one year of experience creating and interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control architectures is required.
At least one year of experience troubleshooting electrical and controls systems is required.
Applicants must not require employment immigration sponsorship or support; the employer does not support CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.
Strong understanding of electrical safety principles and safe work practices is required.
Experience using engineering software tools for documentation, analysis, and reporting is required.
The candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are required.
The candidate must be able to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive timely resolution.
The candidate must be able to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and global teams.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, are required.
Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills are required.
Experience developing engineering documentation, procedures, manuals, commissioning guides, and test reports is required.
Knowledge of power systems, battery energy storage systems, EV charging, controls, and system integration is required.
The candidate must be able to support domestic and international travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of battery energy storage systems, EV charging, and electrification systems.
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, drawings, specifications, and system documentation.
Support system commissioning, validation, and compliance testing to applicable industry standards.
Integrate and validate battery, controls, energy management systems, and communication systems.
Provide technical support for customer, field, manufacturing, and laboratory issues.
Collaborate across hardware, software, controls, quality, and product engineering teams.
Develop engineering reports, test procedures, commissioning guides, manuals, and work instructions.
Support product certification, design reviews, safety assessments, and risk mitigation activities.
Drive improvements in safety, reliability, quality, and system performance.
Support customer deployments, field commissioning, and service.
Mentor team members.

Desired Qualifications

At least three years of experience supporting battery energy storage systems, renewable energy systems, EV charging infrastructure, microgrids, utility power systems, or power electronics is preferred.
Working knowledge of UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, and NFPA 70E is preferred.
Experience designing to the National Electrical Code is preferred.
Experience with Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, CAN Bus, and EtherNet/IP is preferred.
Experience using laboratory equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, power analyzers, CAN analyzers, and insulation resistance testers (Megger equipment) is preferred.

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Electrical Engineer - Energy Storage & EV Infrastructure. The position will be based at our facility in Moon Township, PA. The position is eligible for a hybrid set up (3 days in office, 2 days remote). We are offering relocation assistance for candidates who reside within the U.S.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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.

What you’ll do:

Eaton's Energy Transition business is accelerating the shift toward a more sustainable, resilient, and electrified future. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the development, validation, integration, and deployment of advanced energy storage and EV infrastructure solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that enable grid modernization, renewable integration, electric vehicle adoption, and energy resilience while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and field services.

• Lead design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of BESS, EV charging, and electrification systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, drawings, specifications, and system documentation.
• Support system commissioning, validation, and compliance testing to applicable industry standards.
• Integrate and validate battery, controls, EMS, and communication systems.
• Provide technical support for customer, field, manufacturing, and laboratory issues.
• Collaborate across hardware, software, controls, quality, and product engineering teams.
• Develop engineering reports, test procedures, commissioning guides, manuals, and work instructions.
• Support product certification, design reviews, safety assessments, and risk mitigation activities.
• Drive improvements in safety, reliability, quality, and system performance.
• Support customer deployments and field commissioning & service.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum three (3) years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, energy storage, EV charging, power electronics, or industrial applications.
Minimum 1 year Experience creating and interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control architectures.
Minimum 1 year Experience troubleshooting electrical and controls systems.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3 of experience supporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy systems, EV charging infrastructure, microgrids, utility power systems, or power electronics.
Working knowledge of standards including UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, and NFPA 70E.
Experience designing to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is preferred.
Experience with communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, CAN Bus, and EtherNet/IP.
Experience using laboratory equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, power analyzers, CAN analyzers, and insulation resistance testers (Megger equipment).

Position Criteria:

• Strong understanding of electrical safety principles and safe work practices.
• Experience using engineering software tools for documentation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Skills:

• Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive timely resolution.
• Effective collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and global teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Experience developing engineering documentation, procedures, manuals, commissioning guides, and test reports.
• Knowledge of power systems, BESS, EV charging, controls, and system integration.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor team members and support domestic and international travel up to 15%.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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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