EMEA Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert - Medium Voltage standards & applications

Eaton; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Global collaboration

Job summary

A leading electrical solutions provider seeks an experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert in Medium Voltage standards and applications. Located in Hengelo, Netherlands, with remote options for suitable candidates. Responsibilities include leading research projects, mentoring staff, and engaging with international committees. Candidates should have a PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, over 10 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Join a collaborative team offering competitive compensation and a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in research, development, and design of technology solutions.
• Deep knowledge of distribution grids, IEC MV assembly products, and relevant codes and standards.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Expertise in grid protection & control, grid resilience, substation automation, or related IEC standards.
• Experience in proposal development for government-funded programs (DoE, DoD, etc.).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, English fluency; Dutch is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and technology development as a domain expert.
• Mentor junior staff and support project leads.
• Represent the company at international committees and gatherings.
• Build business relationships, secure resources and funding, and cultivate external partnerships.
• Represent the company at international committees and symposia, giving lectures and publishing scientific papers.
• Generate IP through disclosures and patents; apply appropriate processes, systems, and tools.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate cross‑division collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in Medium Voltage

Collaboration

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

English fluency

Dutch bonus

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

EMEA Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert – Medium Voltage Standards & Applications

We are looking for an experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert in Medium Voltage (MV) standards and applications to join our Electrical sector in the EMEA region. The successful candidate will be based in Hengelo, The Netherlands, with fully remote options for candidates outside the region. The role reports to the Manager for Medium Voltage Systems and carries the highest level of authority within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, technology development, and technical demonstrations as a domain expert.
• Serve as project lead, ensuring technical flow, milestones, and mentoring of team members.
• Contribute to value‑proposition development, government proposal preparation, and project execution.
• Build business relationships, secure resources and funding, and cultivate external partnerships.
• Represent the company at international committees and symposia, giving lectures and publishing scientific papers.
• Generate IP through disclosures and patents; apply appropriate processes, systems, and tools.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate cross‑division collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in research, development, and design of technology solutions.
• Deep knowledge of distribution grids, IEC MV assembly products, transformers, and applicable codes and standards.
• Expertise in grid protection & control, grid resilience, substation automation, or related IEC standards.
• Experience in academic and industry research, field or lab testing of operational technologies in power grids.
• Ability to develop new research programs and collaborate across disciplines to achieve strategic goals.
• Experience in proposal development for government‑funded programs (DoE, DoD, etc.).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, fluent in English; Dutch language is bonus but not required.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of working time.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team.
• Internal promotion opportunities whenever possible.
• Ongoing learning and development through Eaton University.
• Commitment to reliability, safety, and sustainability.
• Focus on employee wellbeing with health and safety programs.

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 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.