Power Electronics Lead Engineer

Eaton's Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services.

Eaton is looking for a Power Electronics Lead Engineer to develop innovative solutions for our power conversion and circuit protection products at the Eaton European Innovation Center in Prague (EEIC), Czech Republic.

Location: Prague - Roztoky / Czech Republic

In this role you will be responsible for computer simulation, design and development, and further comprehensive testing of power electronics devices, with a focus on power switching and thermal behavior. A good blend of technical knowledge and business acumen is required to be successful in this position.
You will be a member of the global Power Electronics (PE) Center of Excellence (CoE) team and will report to the PE CoE manager at EEIC.

The typical agenda and responsibilities include:

• Lead power electronics design and development activities and demonstrate start-finish ownership for the assigned project and task;
• Perform design, electrical and basic thermal simulation, development of power electronics, including analog and digital electronics, for power conversion and circuit protection;
• Create technical reports and presentations;
• Build prototypes, perform electrical, thermal and lifetime tests, analyze data to improve/optimize the design in terms of performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability;
• Collaborate with and support mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to successfully develop and validate the design.

• MSc in electrical engineering or equivalent;
• Solid expertize in power electronics engineering work including graduate level academic power electronics engineering work;
• Significant modeling, simulation and analysis experience using tools like Matlab/Simulink, SPICE, and/or PLECS;
• Experience with modern converter topologies, including AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC (both non-isolated and isolated)
• Thorough understanding of PCB layout, EMC/EMI design practices, voltage clearance/creepage requirements, and insulation/interconnection techniques.
• Ability to learn new skills, knowledge, industry, or products.
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductors, power electronics snubber networks

• 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 - home office/office

• 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.