Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Protection

Eaton’s CTO Corporate Technology Office division is currently seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Protection.   This role is based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.    * Relocation assistance is available for a qualified candidate currently residing in the USA.   The job function includes developing and testing innovative power conversion technologies and identifying market opportunities for the new technologies, support businesses to evaluate market studies and develop business cases. The individual will also identify internal and external funding resource, support discussions with national labs and university leaders to be on top of the key technologies identified. A key role will be to establish customer relationships, present ideas and projects to Eaton business leaders and ERL leadership. Ability to communicate complicated technologies concisely to a variety of different audiences (business leaders, technical colleagues and lay people). A good blend of technical knowledge and business acumen is required to be successful in this position.   Eaton is a power management company made up of over 85,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. The ERL is a corporate R&D function within Eaton's Chief Technology Office, responsible for innovative and breakthrough technology development and commercialization for Eaton products and service solutions. This work will help businesses across Eaton solve critical business problems and uncover new business opportunities.   Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.   The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000 - $154000 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.  Job Summary: 
 Eaton Research Lab (ERL) has an exciting and rewarding position of a Lead Engineer in Power Electronics to support research and technology development in emerging technology programs. The job function includes designing, developing, and testing power electronic based circuit protection and power conversion technology and products. The individual will work together with a diverse cross-functional team of engineers to drive the development of the solid-state and hybrid systems and subsystems to be used in both low voltage and medium voltage AC & DC applications.  The position also entails developing and testing innovative control hardware technologies for power management and protection of DC power distribution networks.  A key role will be to establish customer relationships, present ideas and projects to Eaton business leaders and ERL leadership. Ability to communicate complicated technologies in a clear and concise way to a variety of different audiences (business leaders, technical colleagues and lay people).  The successful candidate will be reporting to the Technology Manager for Power Electronics (PE) group of ERL. This position is in Menomonee Falls, WI. Job responsibilities 
 •    As a technical leader, create emerging power conversion & power system solutions based on breakthrough technologies for industrial, automotive, truck, and aerospace applications. •    Lead and develop technology projects by supporting teams (local and remote resources) and working with external technology resources (Business Divisions, Universities and Customers). •    Advance state of the art power electronics, power systems, and power converter technologies, as well as identify and develop commercialization opportunities with diverse Eaton businesses. •    Lead and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural globally