Power Electronics Systems Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Lead new technology development projects working with a core team to develop proof of concept demonstrator power conversion systems for data centers and AI deployments. Develop system architecture, select product topology and develop overall design for new products. Create product specifications from VOC and break them down into functional specifications for sub-systems. Evaluate alternative design solutions to meet customer and product development requirements factoring in cost, performance, and schedule. Simulate power electronics, analog, logical, and digital circuits, including transient and state machine change analyses. Lead product development projects and be accountable for meeting cost, product performance, and schedule goals. Interface with vendors on component technical issues, including data sheet clarification, component performance, and design solutions. Assist product, program, and engineering managers in developing cost targets, product roadmaps, and program schedules to align with business goals. Lead product DVT and validation testing in the lab with a team of engineers and technicians. Drive technical excellence and rigor through simulations and Design for Six Sigma concepts. Leverage your skill and experience by giving guidance and leadership to other technical project team members. Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years work experience in power electronic circuit design OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years work experience in power electronic circuit design. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Experience with Inverter theory/knowledge, knowledge battery systems and protective devices including power distribution. Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power electronics utility interface, and power conversion topologies. Experience with DC distribution systems. Experience with Design for Six Sigma tools Experience interacting with Global teams

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years work experience in power electronic circuit design OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years work experience in power electronic circuit design
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Experience with Inverter theory/knowledge
Knowledge battery systems and protective devices including power distribution
Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power electronics utility interface, and power conversion topologies
Experience with DC distribution systems
Experience with Design for Six Sigma tools
Experience interacting with Global teams
Experience with 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
Familiarity with schematic entry and PCB design tools like Altium, Cadence, etc
Understanding of layout design principles
Excellent verbal/ written communications
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 AC, 800V DC) environment, oscilloscope, power analyzers and meters
Work in lab environment around high voltage where safety awareness is critical

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

Lead new technology development projects
Develop system architecture and overall design for new products
Create product specifications from VOC and break them down into functional specifications for sub-systems
Evaluate alternative design solutions
Simulate power electronics, analog, logical, and digital circuits
Lead product development projects and be accountable for meeting cost, product performance, and schedule goals
Interface with vendors on component technical issues
Assist product, program, and engineering managers in developing cost targets, product roadmaps, and program schedules
Lead product DVT and validation testing in the lab
Drive technical excellence and rigor through simulations and Design for Six Sigma concepts
Give guidance and leadership to other technical project team members
Work with global product development teams to solve problems