Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Eaton; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer for their Corporate Sector Division in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role involves leading the design and development of power electronics, collaborating with various engineering teams, and optimizing performance. Candidates should have significant experience in power electronics design, modeling and testing, and must be U.S. persons. The anticipated salary range is between $105,000 and $154,000 annually. Eaton provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in power electronics designs and product development.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductors and high-frequency components.

Responsibilities

• Lead power electronics design and development.
• Collaborate with engineers for circuit development and validation.
• Build and test circuits and optimize for performance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Simulink

SPICE

PLECS

Job description

Lead Power Electronics Engineer – Corporate Sector Division

Relocation offered.
Expected annual salary range: $105,000 - $154,000 a year.

What You’ll Do

Lead Power Electronics Engineer for Eaton’s Power Electronics Center of Excellence (CoE), developing innovative solutions for power conversion products.

Essential Functions

• Lead power electronics design and development, taking full ownership of assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Build and test circuits, analyze data, and optimize designs for performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and minimum 6 years of experience in power electronics designs and product development, OR Master’s degree in engineering and minimum 4 years of experience in power electronics designs and product development.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in power electronics modeling, simulation, and analysis using tools such as Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with power converter hardware development and testing.
• Applicant must be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

• MS or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or equivalent with focus on power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductors, passive components (high‑frequency magnetics, power capacitors), and analog/digital circuit designs.
• Experience with modern converter topologies (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC, isolated and non‑isolated).
• Thorough understanding of PCB layout, EMC/EMI design practices, voltage clearance/creepage requirements, and insulation/interconnection techniques.
• Experience in power electronics system development, including architecture and requirements definition.

Skills

• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and technical documents.
• Position requires up to 10% travel.

Benefits

Eaton offers a comprehensive benefits package including Health and Welfare benefits, retirement plans, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Legal and Compliance

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This position requires access to export‑controlled information; applicant must be a U.S. person as defined by applicable laws.