Specialist - Power Electronics, Eaton Research Labs

What you'll do:

"Eaton is looking for a Specialist to join a corporate research department at the Eaton European Innovation Center in Prague, Czech Republic. This position will lead research and development in the field of power electronics and drive technology advancement in the areas of power systems topologies, converters, high-power electronics; electric machines and controls; electrification of transport, energy storage, and grid connected converters; alternative power generation and distribution.

Eaton Research Labs department is focused on development of new technologies for future Eaton products. We define, evaluate and test product concepts for a multitude of industrial applications from miniature circuit breakers to power distribution of mega-watt scale aircraft drives. You will join a group of experienced engineers and utilize your technical excellence to lead projects and teams towards innovative solutions through simulations, design, development and testing of power circuits. Together with your colleagues from different technology fields and from various countries, you will make what matters work."

"The successful candidate will perform leading roles in technology projects and other activities, including strategic business unit discussions/alignment, fostering academic and partner collaboration, and representing Eaton in public occasions such as conferences and technical working groups.

The typical agenda and responsibilities include:

• Lead power electronics research, design and development activities at TRL1-5

• Perform modeling, simulation, PE and PCB design and validation of electronics circuits

• Collect and analyze data to optimize designs to meet performance, size, manufacturability, reliability or costs targets

• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and firmware engineers to successfully design and validate the design

• Create technical reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders

• Support team and work with external contributors (business divisions, universities and customers)

• Develop test cell facilities and related hardware

• Present project results to both internal and external stakeholders, technical and non-technical audience

The candidate will be responsible for both project execution in the region and strategic alignment with global technology directors. He/she will be responsible for project execution in the region and collaboration on global tasks. The Specialist will also guide junior team members in project execution and lead their way through technical obstacle course."

Qualifications:

PhD. or Msc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 5 years of experience in power electronics and electronics design, Team lead experience highly beneficial

Skills:

"- Strong understanding of circuit theory, containing power electronics

• Modeling and simulation (Plecs, Altium, Eagle, Spice)
• Experience in designing cutting-edge electronics
• Demostrated Program / Project Management skills
• Experience in managing R&D team - either academic or corporate"

"- Communication-focused with good relationship building skills

• Ability to demonstrate problem solving using logic and methods to tackle diverse problems
• Personal qualities of consistency, credibility, empowerment, innovation, and commitment to the mission of the company.
• Prepared to travel within the region and occasionally outside of it.
• Excellent English both oral and written, German or Czech would be an advantage.
• Willing to learn new skills, knowledge, industry, or products"