Chief Power Electronics Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 154,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive program

Relocation assistance

Health and Welfare benefits

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Chief Power Electronics Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role involves leading power electronics design and development, collaborating with various engineering teams, and providing technical guidance.

With a strong focus on innovation and scalability, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in power electronics and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. The position offers a competitive salary range of $154,000 - $225,000 annually, along with a variable incentive program and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of industry experience in power electronics designs.
• Hands-on experience with power converter hardware development and testing.
• Minimum 3 years of team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead power electronics design and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and validate designs.
• Guide and mentor other power electronics engineers.

Skills

Power electronics modeling and simulation

Leadership in technical projects

Power converter hardware development

Knowledge of power semiconductors

Experience with modern converter topologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS or Ph.D. in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Simulink

SPICE

PLECS

Job description

Chief Power Electronics Engineer

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Chief Power Electronics Engineer. Relocation offered.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $154,000 - $225,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do

The Power Electronics Center of Excellence at Eaton is a catalyst for the company’s growth, driving innovation through the creation of scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable power electronics technology, platforms, and standardized design methodologies. These common building blocks can be adopted across various business units, laying a solid foundation for rapid product development.

This individual will be responsible for offering technical leadership, shaping and steering major changes in projects or programs, and providing authoritative insight and decisions for projects or programs. Position requires up to 15% travel domestic and international.

Essential Functions

• Lead power electronics design and development, taking full ownership of assigned tasks or projects.
• Design, model, simulate, and develop power electronics, including analog and digital circuits for power conversion and protection.
• Develop technical requirements and create reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate designs.
• Guide and nurture other PE engineers to enhance their technical skills and experience.
• Support the development of PE CoE strategy, direction, and priorities.
• Keep abreast of the latest power electronics technologies and business trends, apply this knowledge to power conversion and protection, and identify new opportunities.
• Promote engineering excellence in both the PE CoE and the BU’s teams.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 12 years of industry experience in power electronics designs and product development, including:
• Power electronics modeling, simulation, and analysis experience using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS.
• Hands‑on experience with power converter hardware development and testing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in leading teams or projects from a technical perspective.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. in engineering with focus on power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductors, passive components (e.g., high‑frequency magnetics, power capacitors), and analog/digital circuit designs.
• Experience with modern converter topologies, including AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC (both non‑isolated and isolated).
• Thorough understanding of PCB layout, EMC/EMI design practices, voltage clearance/creepage requirements, and insulation/interconnection techniques.
• Familiar with compliance standards, including Military (MIL) standards.
• Familiar with engineering processes such as DFSS.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.