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This role is based out of Raleigh, NC.\nThe Validation Engineer will play a key role in the development and validation of Medium Voltage Solid State Transformer (MV-SST) platforms and advanced critical power solutions. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting verification and validation activities for medium-voltage power conversion systems operating at voltages up to 35kV.\nThe successful candidate will support product development through laboratory validation, prototype commissioning, system integration, safety reviews, certification testing, customer demonstrations, and field validation activities. The role requires hands-on interaction with high-power electrical equipment, power electronics, controls, energy storage systems, and medium-voltage distribution equipment.\nThe engineer will collaborate closely with systems, electrical, firmware, controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams across regions to ensure successful product development and deployment.\nThe expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year.\nPlease 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.\nWhat you’ll do:\nDevelop verification and validation plans for MVSST and medium-voltage power conversion products.\nAnalyze test data and determine compliance to product requirements, industry standards, and design specifications.\nPrepare validation reports, engineering assessments, and technical documentation for project reviews and regulatory submissions.\nSupport UL, IEEE, IEC, and utility compliance testing activities.\nFormally document product design issues & specification non-conformances along with subsequent corrective action taken; provide feedback to project teams on test activities, open issues, and project schedule.\nOrganize test data and prepare test reports.\nExecute testing of medium-voltage power electronic systems operating from low voltage through 35kV-class distribution applications.\nParticipate in global test and design reviews.\nCollaborate with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) personnel to continuously improve laboratory safety.\nEnsure compliance with Eaton Electrical Safety Program requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, arc-flash requirements, energized work practices, and laboratory standards.\nSupport and perform minimum viable product testing and demonstrations in the lab or at customer sites.\nCollaborate with cross functional teams within US, in EMEA and APAC.\nSupport prototype build, testing and delivery of products to the customer.\nQualifications:\nRequired (Basic) Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited institution.\nIndustry internship experience in a testing/validation engineer role.\nAble to develop and execute engineering test plans.\nFamiliarity with electrical power systems and laboratory test equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and test procedures.\nWillingness to work in a high-power laboratory environment with medium-voltage and high-energy electrical systems.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAt least one engineering internship experience.\nHands-on testing experience.\nGood understanding of solid-state transformers, power converters, inverters, UPS systems, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, or utility-scale power electronics.\nWorking knowledge of power electronics laboratories, high-energy and medium-voltage electrical equipment.\nFamiliarity with partial discharge testing, dielectric testing, insulation systems, and medium-voltage protection schemes.\nBasic understanding of UL, IEEE, IEC, CSA, or utility certification programs.\nExperience with data acquisition systems, automation, and test scripting tools.\nPrevious coursework or experience in power electronics, electric power systems, controls, or high-voltage engineering.\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\nTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.\nWe 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. 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