Eaton is looking for a Lead Engineer - energy systems to join our corporate research department.
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Location: Eaton European Innovation Center in Prague, Czech Republic
About the project:
This position will contribute to research and development in the field of Energy Systems and drive technology advancement in the areas of distributed energy management systems, grid inteligence, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy storage systems and alternative power generation and distribution.
Job profile:
Eaton Research Labs department is focused on development of new technologies for future Eaton products. We define, evaluate and test product concepts for a multitude of industrial applications from micro controller SW to megawatt-scale battery storage demonstrators. You will join a group of experienced engineers and utilize your technical excellence to lead projects towards innovative solutions through simulations, design, development and testing.
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Main responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will create emerging power conversion & power system solutions based on breakthrough technologies for industrial, automotive, truck, and aerospace applications. The team works on state-of-the-art electronics and identifies and develops commercialization opportunities with diverse Eaton businesses.
- Drive architecture studies, protection and coordination, power flow analysis and control of power systems
- Assess performance, sizing, degradation, protection requirements and test battery storage systems, including BMS
- Develop and optimize Energy Management System (EMS), monitor performace on site
- Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and firmware engineers to successfully design and validate the design
- Create technical reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders
- Support team and work with external contributors (business divisions, universities and customers)
- Develop test cell facilities and related hardware
- The Lead Engineer will be responsible for project execution in the region and collaboration on global tasks, guidance and project management wil be provided by Technology Manager based in the same location.
We would like you to bring:
• Msc. in Electrical, SW, Controls or equivalent
• Experience energy systems
• Grid/components protocols: Modbus, CANbus, OCPP
• Modeling and simulations (Matlab/simulink, PSCAD)
• Experience with laboratory measurement and testing tools
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving using logic and methods to tackle diverse problems
• Willing to learn new skills, knowledge, industry, or products
What can you expect from us?
• International team of professionals, opportunity to learn new technologies
• Focus on technology and innovation
• Roomy offices, excellent canteen, table tennis, cycling and sport friendly environment
• Annual bonus, office hours flexibility, private pension scheme contribution and other benefits
• Flexible working hours
What Eaton offers:
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team, worldwide spread of contacts and projects.
- Excellent working environment - safety and ethics is important for us.
- Culture & Values - Eaton is more than the products we invent and produce - the way we do business is just as important. At Eaton, our values and culture define who we are - both individually and as an organization - and direct our activities every day.
- Green company targeting carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030
The Eaton European Innovation Center (EEIC) offers an exciting and engaging environment for creative engineers who are looking for great learning, advancement and technology leadership opportunities in a broad range of technological fields and in a highly diverse team of researchers and engineers.
With almost 180 employees we are a vibrant fast-growing Engineering and Innovation Center for electrical, green energy, vehicle, and aerospace applications for the region focus on businesses in Europe, Middle East & Africa.
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