Power Engineering Senior Specialist
Eaton's Circuit Protection Division is currently seeking a Power Engineering Senior Specialist. This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week) based at our Moon Township, PA location. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $137000 - $201000 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:
We are seeking an innovative problem-solver to develop and design circuit protection and its selective coordination topologies for low voltage and medium voltage direct-current (DC) power distribution systems for Eaton's Protection, Control and Solutions business. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with the Advanced Technology team to develop ultra-fast switching systems and lead engineering sample testing for DC circuit protection. You will work with a team of dedicated engineers and experience the excitement of bringing new products to life from design concept through to production launch.
The primary function is to deliver DC protection and selectivity topologies for power electronics-based circuit protection products. This includes creating functionality related to hardware/firmware drivers, protection, metering, communication, and user interface.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of top-level circuit protection architecture and functional requirements for DC power systems
- Leverage model-based design to define selective coordination of protection1
- Provide technical design support and direction to product design engineers
- Coordinate validation efforts with end-to-end DC system team
- Contribute to ultra-fast switching system development, design, prototyping and testing
- Build and maintain subject matter expertise for circuit protection and coordination in DC power distribution systems
- Lead formal design and quality reviews
- Lead and coordinate engineering sample test plan development and related tests
- Provide domain expertise to product support personnel to solve field issues
- Perform and contribute to technical research and investigations
- Collaborate with teams from Corporate Research & Technology, Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources (National Labs and Universities) for technology and product innovation
- Generate value added intellectual property
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
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- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 10 years of experience developing circuit protection products for both LV and MV applications
- 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:
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics from an accredited institution
- Experience with power systems
- Experience with LV, MV or HV circuit breakers
- Experienced in arc or vacuum arc management
- Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members
- Experience with new product development phase-gate processes
- Experience with DFSS tools
- Experience with model-based design (utilizing MATLAB and Simulink)
Skills:
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative orientation - the ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented, global, and diverse environment
- Consistently acts in an ethical, open, honest, trustworthy and truthful manner
- Occasional domestic and international travel required as needed (10%)
- Demonstrate problem solving capability
- Ability to learn new skills, knowledge, industry, or products
- Desire for innovation, new product development, program management ... to make what matters work!
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)