Senior Product Development Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer - Power Electronics to join our team in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will play a key part in the design and development of high power, three phase UPS systems, while also contributing to our growing Energy Storage product line.

You will be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle-from initial concept through production-working within a dynamic, global, and cross functional team environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about hardware design and power electronics who is eager to drive innovation in mission critical power solutions.

We offer relocation assistance within the United States along with sponsorship support. This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). In-office presence is required based on business and work needs. Remote flexibility is provided to support productivity, but employees should expect to be on-site as necessary to meet team and project requirements.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $94000 - $138000 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:

• Successfully launch critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton safety, quality, reliability, cost and schedule commitments.
• Work with cross-functional engineering team to design and develop new products including SiC three-phase UPS's from 20kW to 2.5MW and Lithium Ion 1MW and larger energy storage systems for maintaining critical loads such as datacenters and hospitals.
• Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, SCR’s, contactors, power cables etc.)
• Create circuit diagrams, harness designs, BOM development and technical documentation.
• Develop skill and experience in power electronics design and development working alongside experienced technical team members.
• Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability.
• Support product DVT and validation testing in the lab with a team of engineers and technicians.
• Support prototype build, testing and delivery of products to the customer.
• Engage cross functional teams to identify optimal layout while balancing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and long-term serviceability.
• Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents.
• Work closely with regulatory experts to ensure design meets UL and other certification body requirements
• Utilize standard processes, tools, and test methodology to complete project work

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 3 years work experience in electrical product development OR Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least one year of work experience in power electronics design or development
• Strong hands-on experience in electrical design, lab testing and trouble shooting.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical components, electrical safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power electronics, and power conversion topologies.
• Understanding layout design principles and familiarity with schematic entry and PCB design tools like Altium, Cadence, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3 phase UPS electrical design.
• Experience applying digital control and algorithms to power electronics systems.
• Understanding of Magnetics Design for high frequency Power Electronics.
• Ability to simulate, analyze, troubleshoot using HIL systems.
• Competent with Matlab/Simulink/PLECS and PSPICE.
• Analyze and simulate power electronics systems from board level to complex products.
• Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.
• Familiarity with common tools and methods to work in high power lab (480V) environment, oscilloscope, power analyzers and meters.

Skills:

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and critical thinking to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, is excellent at honest analysis, looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers
• Decision quality - makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• Drive for results - can be counted on to exceed goals successfully with a strong sense of urgency
• Continuous Learner - Actively seeks out new and innovative ways to solve problems
• Mentor - can work with less experienced engineers and designer to provide meaningful feedback about design implications
• Communication - discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders, strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

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