Lead Engineer - Energy Systems 37430

Eaton Corporation; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative power management company is seeking a Lead Engineer in Energy Systems to drive research and development initiatives that tackle modern power grid challenges. This role involves developing cutting-edge solutions for energy applications, including DER management and grid connectivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, with expertise in integrating generation and storage technologies. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will shape the future of energy systems and create impactful solutions for businesses across the globe.

Leistungen

Investment in employee development

Unique career development opportunities

Opportunities to learn new technologies

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master's in Engineering with significant experience.
• Experience in developing high-quality technology solutions.
• Proficiency in power system simulation software.

Aufgaben

• Develop solutions for energy system applications including DER management.
• Lead technology development and demonstration projects.
• Stay current with research trends and apply knowledge in projects.

Kenntnisse

DER/EV management

EV charging infrastructure

grid automation

microgrid control

communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, MQTT)

Python programming

C++ programming

advanced data analytics

control algorithms

reinforcement learning

AI applications in energy systems

Ausbildung

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

OpalRT RTDS

Typhoon HIL

Jobbeschreibung

In this position, you will execute research and development projects to address modern power grid issues involving growing DERs, EVs, and smart loads. The Lead Engineer, Energy Systems, will report to the Regional Team Lead at Eaton Research Labs in Aachen/Bonn and help identify key technical gaps, influencing the technology roadmap for Eaton's power systems products and services. This work will help businesses across Eaton solve critical problems and uncover new opportunities.

Further goals and responsibilities include:

1. Develop, implement, and demonstrate solutions and technologies for energy system applications, including DER management, DC distribution, EVCI, advanced grid management, grid connectivity, and digitalization. This involves developing digital twins, advanced control, optimization, protection algorithms, and real-time simulation frameworks.
2. Develop, implement, and validate flexibility, ancillary services, and optimization algorithms for power system operation and planning.
3. Serve as a technical or project lead in technology development and demonstration projects.
4. Stay current with research trends and technologies, applying knowledge in government-funded projects.
5. Innovate and challenge state-of-the-art design and processes by securing patents and publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications:

1. PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or close to graduation, from an accredited institution. Alternatively, a Master’s degree with significant experience.
2. PhD plus 3 years or Master’s plus 5 years of progressive experience in developing high-quality technology solutions.
3. Strong experience in areas such as DER/EV management, EV charging infrastructure, grid automation, microgrid control, or related fields.
4. Expertise in integrating generation and storage technologies into demonstration sites.
5. Experience with advanced data analytics, control, reinforcement learning, and AI applications in energy systems.
6. Proficiency with power system simulation software like MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD.
7. Experience with real-time simulation hardware-in-the-loop, such as OpalRT RTDS or Typhoon HIL.
8. Knowledge of predictive maintenance algorithms and AI for energy management.
9. Hands-on experience with field or lab testing of energy systems components.
10. Full professional proficiency in English; proficiency in German is highly desirable.

Skills to be evaluated:

1. Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, MQTT.
2. Programming skills in Python and C++ are a plus.

What we offer:

1. Investment in employee development through Eaton University.
2. Unique career development opportunities in power electronics, in collaboration with Eaton’s European Innovation Center in Prague and other international locations.
3. A team of professionals and opportunities to learn new technologies.

About Eaton:

We are a power management company with over 92,000 employees in more than 175 countries. Our energy-efficient products and services help customers manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely, and sustainably. We aim to provide tools for efficient power use, promote sustainability, and encourage employees to think differently about our business, communities, and global impact.