Lead Power Electronics Engineer - High-Power UPS & Storage

Eaton; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship support

Hybrid work model

On-site as needed

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Lead Product Development Engineer - Power Electronics to drive design and development of high‑power, three‑phase UPS systems and energy storage products from concept through production.

You will lead DVT, coordinate cross‑functional teams, qualify components, and ensure UL and other certifications, with relocation and sponsorship support for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in product development or Master’s with at least 3 years in power electronics.
• Hands-on electrical design, lab testing and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Solid knowledge of electrical components, electrical safety, EMC and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of three‑phase power systems, power electronics, and power conversion topologies.
• Understanding layout design principles and familiarity with schematic entry and PCB design tools like Altium, Cadence, etc.

Responsibilities

• Launch critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton commitments.
• Design and develop SiC three‑phase UPS from 20kW to 2.5MW and Lithium Ion 1MW storage systems.
• Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, SCRs, contactors, cables).
• Create circuit diagrams, harness designs, BOMs and technical documents.
• Lead DVT and validation testing in the lab with a team of engineers and technicians.
• Support prototype build, testing and delivery of products to customers.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize layout balancing DFM and serviceability.
• Work with regulatory experts to ensure UL and other certifications are met.
• Identify opportunities for process, tools, and test-methodology improvements.

Skills

Power electronics

Electrical engineering

Hardware design

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Matlab/Simulink/PLECS

PSPICE

HIL systems

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Lead Product Development Engineer - Power Electronics to drive design and development of high‑power, three‑phase UPS systems and energy storage products from concept through production.

You will lead DVT, coordinate cross‑functional teams, qualify components, and ensure UL and other certifications, with relocation and sponsorship support for eligible candidates.