Senior Technology Manager - Energy Systems

Eaton; Bonn; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global power management company in Bonn is looking for a Senior Technology Manager to lead advanced energy systems projects and secure government funding. The role involves collaboration with scientists and engineers, managing relationships, and advancing R&D in power systems. Ideal candidates should possess a PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience in energy systems and project management.

Leistungen

Excellent working environment

International projects

Flexible working hours

Home office options

Qualifikationen

• PhD or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Industrial experience in power and energy systems is crucial.
• Experience in managing government funded projects in power systems.

Aufgaben

• Lead development of advanced technology projects with government funding.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on energy technology.
• Manage relationships with external technical community.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills in English and German

R&D experience in energy systems

Project management experience

Ausbildung

PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power distribution systems modeling

Microgrids analysis

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Technology Manager - Energy Systems (m / f / n)

Location: Bonn, Aachen / flexible across Germany

Primary functions:

1. Development and execution of advanced technology projects leveraging German and European government funding with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Collaborate closely with a team of scientists and engineers specializing in various technology areas in the Energy Systems Technologies Department of Eaton's Corporate Research Organization. Provide strategic guidance and coaching.
3. Encourage technology realization programs utilizing internal project execution processes.
4. Facilitate communication and cooperation between Eaton locations regionally and globally.
5. Foster an environment for creativity while promoting the generation of value-added intellectual property.

Additional responsibilities:

1. Develop research proposals and secure government funding to advance research in Energy Systems relevant to Eaton, while maintaining relationships with the external technical community.
2. Support technology roadmaps and strategies for the European region and develop relationships with Eaton stakeholders (engineering, product lines, government programs).
3. Provide guidance, coaching, and development for the technical staff.
4. This role reports to the Global Technology Manager.

Qualifications:

• PhD or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Industrial experience in power and energy systems.
• R&D experience in distributed energy resource (DER) integration and management, microgrids, power distribution systems modeling, analysis, monitoring and control, protection, EV charging infrastructure, and grid integration.
• Experience managing EU and German government funded projects in power and energy systems research and product development.
• Experience managing lab/infrastructure including hardware-in-the-loop testing facilities.
• Program management experience in new product development and innovation processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and German (oral and written).

What we offer:

• Excellent working environment
• International projects in dynamic, collaborative teams
• Opportunities to learn new technologies
• Engagement with other innovation projects at Eaton
• Investment in employee development through Eaton University
• Flexible working hours and home office options

About Eaton:

We are a power management company with over 92,000 employees, operating 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 empower people to use power more efficiently, support sustainable business practices, and encourage employees to think differently about our business, communities, and global impact.

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