Model Based Design Engineer

Eaton's Industrial Controls Division is currently seeking a Model Based Design Engineer. This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week) based at our Menomonee Falls, WI location.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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.

What you'll do:

This position will reside in the divisional headquarters building, which houses engineering for multiple product lines as well as marketing, sales, finance, and R&D. The facility was built in 2012 and boasts an open office layout surrounded by large windows, as well as 50,000+ square feet of onsite state-of-the-art laboratory space, a basketball court, ping-pong, employee lounge, and grill & patio. Additionally, Eaton encourages employee development and health through tuition reimbursement and fitness club reimbursement. With eight Eaton facilities and more than 1600 employees located in Southeastern Wisconsin, Eaton's local footprint enables our employees with state of the art laboratories and access to manufacturing, all while providing ample opportunities for development and career growth within region.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of motor control for the division's next generation of industry leading products. Primary products are related to variable frequency drives but may also include reduced voltage starting; these products leverage embedded micro-controllers and digital signal processors. The candidate will work with other team members driving new product and process development while leveraging state of the art tools. Responsibilities will center on motor control algorithm development, modeling for variable frequency drives, but will also require the ability to implement the control in DSP/embedded firmware. The candidate must possess a mind-set focused on innovation combined with motor control experience and the ability to drive all motor control related aspects of a project to a successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop models, control algorithms and diagnostics for power converters and electric machines utilizing model-based design (MBD) tools (MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, etc.), per balanced requirements to meet schedule, technical, and cost constraints
• Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems to deliver high-quality C code for controls software and algorithm development
• Hands-on hardware setup, system debugging, code and performance optimization, create and execute board level test plans to expose weakness or faults in firmware
• Develop automated Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) and Software-In-Loop (SIL) validation platform and infrastructure to improve the level of automation, efficiency and accuracy in motor controls
• Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization
• Support the development of Standard Work for the use of the above model-based algorithm development tools and processes
• Ensure optimal implementation with an embedded coder and compliance to safety requirements, regulatory requirements, local building codes, and internal company policy

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution and minimum of 3 years of experience developing motor control models/algorithms OR Master's/PhD degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering (with an emphasis on Motor Control or equivalent) to be completed no later than June 2026.
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• Knowledge and experience related to the agile development process
• Knowledge/training related to the fundamentals of digital signal processing
• Experience developing motor control algorithms (volts-per-hertz and sensor-less vector) on a variety of single chip processor platforms including TI DSP's or ARM core microcontrollers
• Experience and knowledge of embedded real time systems

• Experience developing and implementing electric machine controls for Induction, Interior Permanent Magnet, Surface Permanent Magnet, synchronous reluctance electric machines
• MATLAB and Simulink modeling and simulation of electric machine controls and modulation techniques
• Proficiency in C, strong software fundamentals including architectural design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
• In-depth understanding of vector control, various PWM schemes, and flux observers
• Experience with real-time hardware systems such as dSPACE, Opal-RT, Speedgoat, NI, etc.
• Experience in Agile with respective tools such as JIRA, Confluence
• Excellent oral and written communication skill