Specialist, Data Center - Power Electronic Hardware

Eaton Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation seeks a skilled professional for hardware development in Low Voltage Electronics and Power Electronics. This role requires 12-15 years of experience in developing architectures for power and digital products. The ideal candidate will lead design efforts, ensure compliance with global standards, and foster innovation in an empowering environment.

Applicants should possess deep knowledge in data center power architectures and have a proven track record in end-to-end product execution.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in hardware development for power electronics.
• Proficient in compliance with UL, IEC, and NEC standards.
• Experience with power conversion technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop architectures for electrical systems.
• Lead hardware design activities to meet project schedules.
• Promote and nurture an innovative environment.

Skills

Deep knowledge of data center power architectures

End‑To‑End Product Execution

Hands‑On Design Expertise

Standards Compliance

Power Electronics Mastery

Embedded Systems & Magnetics

EMI/EMC & Battery Systems

Lifecycle & Architecture Ownership

Strategic Collaboration & Innovation

Circuit Design & Simulation

Communication Protocols & PCB Design

Validation & Global Collaboration

Leadership & Technical Competency

Drive for results

Motivating others

Decision quality

Business acumen

Education

B.E. / M.E / MTech Power Electronics / E&TC / Instrumentation

Job description

What you’ll do:

The position focuses on Low Voltage (LV) Electronics and Power Electronics hardware development for next‑generation power and digital products. The role is expected to foster a culture of innovation to drive growth and accelerate capability development.

• Architecture Development: Define and develop architectures for electrical systems, data center solutions, and industrial control products. Mentor product development teams to strengthen technical competencies.
• Hardware Design & Development: Lead hardware design and development activities to meet project schedules and budgets. Provide robust technical solutions, adhere to defined processes, and champion technology innovations.
• Technology Strategy: Stay ahead of technology trends, define strategies, and deliver solutions that create a competitive advantage.
• Innovation Leadership: Promote and nurture an innovative environment that accelerates capability development and drives organizational growth.

Qualifications:

B.E. / M.E / MTech Power Electronics / E&TC / Instrumentation, Experience: 12-15 years

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of data center power architectures (Transformers, SST, UPS, PDUs, Switchgear, MV and LV architectures)
• End‑To‑End Product Execution: Led multiple medium‑to‑high complexity projects from concept to commercialization, including POC, verification, validation, and certification to global standards.
• Hands‑On Design Expertise: Proficient in PCB design, component selection, schematic creation, product testing, prototype development, and industrialization.
• Standards Compliance: Deep knowledge of UL, IEC, and NEC standards for devices such as meters, breakers, fuses, relays, switchgears, and contactors.
• Power Electronics Mastery: Extensive experience in power conversion technologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC), gate drives, thermal management, and control strategies.
• Embedded Systems & Magnetics: Skilled in implementing control algorithms on embedded platforms and working with high‑frequency magnetics (transformers, inductors, CTs, hall sensors).
• EMI/EMC & Battery Systems: Experienced in EMI/EMC analysis, filter design, and battery management systems.
• Lifecycle & Architecture Ownership: Led full hardware development lifecycle including requirements, architecture, design, verification, validation, and certification.
• Strategic Collaboration & Innovation: Strong communicator and influencer, proposing innovative solutions, managing schedules, and protecting IP through patents/disclosures.
• Circuit Design & Simulation: Proficient in high‑speed, digital, mixed‑signal, and analog circuit design using tools such as PSpice, LTSpice, and ModelSim.
• Communication Protocols & PCB Design: Strong grasp of digital interfaces and protocols (RS232, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Modbus, BACNet), schematic entry, and PCB design for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Validation & Global Collaboration: Skilled in hardware validation, physical layer testing, and power systems analysis, with excellent cross‑cultural collaboration capabilities.
• Leadership & Technical Competency: Proven ability to lead through influence, build technical competency across teams, and drive product development for commercial viability.
• Drive for results – can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
• Motivating others – creates a climate in which people want to do their best; is someone people like working for.
• Decision quality – makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Business acumen – knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future technologies.