Specialist Innovation and Partnerships EMEA (m/w/d)

Eaton Corporation; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive benefits package

Internal promotion opportunities

Flexible Work Solutions program

Wellness initiatives

Zusammenfassung

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Specialist Innovation and Partnerships EMEA to drive strategic collaborations with Eaton divisions, technology organizations, academic institutions, and research partners. The role focuses on leveraging government-funded programs to accelerate growth and shape future technologies across the region.

You will build networks and manage proposals with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has an MBA or MS/PhD in a technical field, 8+ years of relevant experience,

Qualifikationen

• MBA or MS or PhD in a technical field is required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a proven record of winning projects.

Aufgaben

• Create collaborative initiatives with Eaton divisions, technology organizations and external research partners to develop government funded programs to accelerate growth.
• Identify potential funding sources and draft winning proposals with technical, legal and finance teams.
• Develop knowledge of Eaton businesses, roadmaps, and markets to translate into future technology opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Government funding programs

EU funding (Horizon Europe)

German funding programs

UK funding programs

Proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Academic collaboration

Power electronics

Electrical energy systems

Strategic partnerships

German language

English language

Ausbildung

MBA or MS or PhD in a technical field

Jobbeschreibung

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Our Electrical Division is looking for a Specialist Innovation and Partnerships EMEA to drive strategic collaborations with Eaton businesses, technology organizations, academic institutions, and research partners, leveraging government-funded programs to accelerate growth, shape future technologies, and create sustainable competitive advantages across the region

What you’ll do:

• Create collaborative initiatives with Eaton divisions, technology organizations and external research partners to develop government funded programs to accelerate growth, influence new technologies and products, disrupt markets and create competitive advantages. This includes external actions ranging from technical experts at academia to funding agencies such as EU, German and UK agencies and ministries.
• Identify potential funding sources. Create and execute pursuit strategies, including working with technical, legal and finance teams to draft and win proposals.
• Develop extensive knowledge of Eaton businesses, strategies, customers and markets. Understand technology and product roadmaps, investment priorities, potential disruptions, technological competitive landscapes. Be able to translate this information into consideration of future technologies and business opportunities.
• Uncover innovative new ideas that have the potential to create significant organic growth for Eaton. Collaborate with Eaton team members in corporate research and divisions, but also understand emerging technologies from world-class researchers to uncover ideas that might be of interest to Eaton.
• Build and leverage networks of relationships and engage with key external decision-makers to understand and anticipate future funding strategies and to enhance the competitiveness of government R&D proposals and projects.

Qualifications:

• MBA or MS or PhD in a technical field
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, with verifiable record of winning projects, agency and contacts .

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of government functions, processes, organizational structures, funding mechanisms: EU funding (Horizon Europe, Clean Aviation, European Defence Fund), German national funding (BMWE, LuFo, Defense), additioan experience in UK funding is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of value creation through government R&D programs, with the ability to assess and communicate the value and risks of government R&D proposals.
• Strong network and experience in collaboration with funding agencies, as well as leading academia and research and technology organizations in relevant areas.
• Solid technical expertise in areas relevant to Eaton Aerospace (commercial and defense) and Electrical Sector. Of specific interest is expertise in power electronics and electrical energy systems.
• Analytical, strategic, proactive, goal-directed thinking and acting. Must be able to translate complex technology into effective, targeted messages. This includes outstanding presentation and communication skills across multiple disciplines and hierarchies.
• Ability to build and leverage internal and external networks.
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken

We Offer:

• Competitive benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Learning & Development - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• Wellness - Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering
• At Eaton, promoting gender equality is central to our vision of creating a truly diverse and inclusive business where everyone matters, and everyone belongs.
• Eaton employees are participating in our Flexible Work Solutions program
• Great promotional opportunities – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

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