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

Eaton; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive benefits package

Challenging projects in dynamic team

Learning & Development – Eaton Uni

Wellness programs

Flexible Work Solutions

Internal promotion opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Eaton is seeking a Specialist Innovation and Partnerships EMEA to drive strategic collaborations with Eaton businesses, external research partners, and government agencies to accelerate growth and unlock new technologies across the region.

The role focuses on identifying funding sources, drafting compelling proposals, and translating complex technology landscapes into actionable business opportunities. Strong networks and German/English communication are required.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Create collaborative initiatives with Eaton divisions, technology organizations and external partners to develop government funded programs to accelerate growth.
• Identify potential funding sources and draft/propose winning proposals with technical, legal and finance teams.
• Develop extensive knowledge of Eaton businesses, strategies, customers and markets to translate into future technologies and opportunities.
• Uncover innovative ideas with external researchers to attract Eaton interests and opportunities.
• Build and leverage networks with external decision-makers to understand and anticipate funding strategies.

Kenntnisse

Government funding

Strategic partnerships

Proposal writing

Networking

German and English skills

Ausbildung

MBA, MS, or PhD in 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 and external research partners to develop government funded programs to accelerate growth, influence new technologies and products, disrupt markets 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

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.