Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer in Raleigh, NC. This role focuses on developing high-power three-phase UPS and energy storage systems, supporting product validation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $94,000 to $138,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years work experience in power electronics.
• Hands-on experience in electrical design and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of power products.
• Create circuit diagrams and technical documentation.
• Participate in project-wide reviews and cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Lab testing

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of power electronics

Matlab/Simulink/PLECS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Job description

Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer. This role is based in Raleigh, NC.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $94,000 - $138,000 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do

• Be a key member of a world‑class organization that creates market leading 3‑phase products.
• Opportunities for career advancement through a defined technical track as well as broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions.
• Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.
• Ensure critical infrastructure such as data centers, businesses, and electric vehicle charging stations remain functional in the face of power quality issues.
• Support the design and development of high‑power three‑phase UPS, Energy Storage, and medium voltage product lines from concept to production as part of a global, dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team.
• Work with cross‑functional engineering teams to design and develop new products including SiC three‑phase UPS from 20kW to 2.5MW and Li‑Ion 1MW and larger energy storage systems.
• Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, SCRs, contactors, power cables, etc.).
• Create circuit diagrams, harness designs, BOM development and technical documentation.
• Support product DVT and validation testing in the lab with engineers and technicians.
• Support prototype build, testing and delivery of products to the customer.
• Participate in cross‑functional team meetings to identify optimal layout while balancing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and long‑term serviceability.
• Participate in project‑wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents.
• Work closely with regulatory experts to ensure design meets UL and other certification body requirements.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in power electronics.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical design, lab testing and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in power electronic circuit design.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Solid knowledge of electrical components, electrical safety, EMC and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of layout design principles and familiarity with schematic entry and PCB design tools such as Altium and Cadence.
• Knowledge of three‑phase power systems, power electronics, and power conversion topologies.
• Experience applying digital control and algorithms to power electronics systems.
• Understanding of magnetics design for high‑frequency power electronics.
• Competent with Matlab/Simulink/PLECS and PSPICE.
• Ability to analyze and simulate power electronics systems from board level to complex products.

Additional Information

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Eaton provides a broad range of health, welfare and retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more details, see the Eaton Benefits Overview.