Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is currently seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer based in Kentwood, Michigan. This role involves leading the design and development of power electronics, requiring strong expertise in modeling and simulation. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience in power electronics.

The expected annual salary is between $105,000 and $154,000 based on experience and qualifications. The position allows for up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 6 years work experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience in power electronics modeling using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS.
• Experience in power converter hardware development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead power electronics design and development.
• Design, model, simulate, and develop power electronics circuits.
• Collaborate with engineers to validate designs.

Skills

Power electronics design

Modeling and simulation

Communication skills

Technical document writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Simulink

SPICE

PLECS

Job description

Job Overview

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer. Relocation offered. The expected annual salary range is $105,000 - $154,000 a year, based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 6 years work experience in power electronics designs and product development, OR Master’s degree with minimum 4 years experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience in power electronics modeling, simulation, and analysis using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS.
• Minimum 4 years experience with power converter hardware development and testing.
• U.S. person requirement: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or asylee.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, 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.
• Experience in power electronics system development, including system architecture and requirements.

Skills & Position Criteria

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Second Chance Employment

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.