Lead Power Electronics Engineer – Innovation & Tech Leadership

Eaton; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's CTO Corporate Technology Office in Menomonee Falls, WI, seeks a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to develop and test innovative power conversion technologies and identify market opportunities.

The role requires coordinating milestones, building customer relationships, presenting to Eaton leadership, and advancing IP. Salary range is $105,000–$154,000 per year, with base based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering required.
• 0–2 years industrial or entrepreneurial experience.
• Experience with high/low voltage transformers and inductors for power conversion.
• Familiarity with insulation, parasitics, cooling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead in technology realization programs with gate/design/technical reviews.
• Coordinate milestones with engineering resources to ensure timely completion.
• Create, execute and track milestones; assign roles for project teams.
• Contribute to technology strategy and IP generation via disclosures/patents.
• Develop external partnerships and funding; engage with universities/industry.

Skills

Power electronics

Motor drive tech

Drive topologies

Electric machines & controls

Electrification

Grid-connected converters

Power electronics modeling

Real-time simulators

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSCAD

DSPACE

OPAL-RT

RTDS

Job description

Eaton's CTO Corporate Technology Office in Menomonee Falls, WI, seeks a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to develop and test innovative power conversion technologies and identify market opportunities.

The role requires coordinating milestones, building customer relationships, presenting to Eaton leadership, and advancing IP. Salary range is $105,000–$154,000 per year, with base based on skills and experience.