Software Engineer

Eaton Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support integration, configuration, and validation of power monitoring and metering solutions for Remote Power Panels (RPPs) and related power distribution products.

The role focuses on integrating first- and third-party metering devices, configuring communication interfaces, and ensuring system-level interoperability within industrial power distribution environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with networking, communications, embedded systems, or power monitoring through coursework, internships, co-ops, research projects, or industry exposure.
• At least 1 year of programming experience in C, C++, Python, or a similar language.
• Understanding of IP networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP communications.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration and validation of first-party and third-party metering devices with Remote Power Panel (RPP) products.
• Configure and test communication interfaces between metering devices, controllers, gateways, and monitoring systems.
• Support device configuration, commissioning, and interoperability testing.
• Troubleshoot communication and connectivity issues in laboratory and field environments.
• Investigate and resolve customer-reported and internally identified product issues.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Support software and firmware release validation activities.
• Work with systems, hardware, firmware, test, and product management teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, integration guides, and validation reports.
• Participate in laboratory testing involving power distribution and monitoring equipment.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Modbus RTU

Modbus TCP

Ethernet

Job description

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We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the integration, configuration, and validation of power monitoring and metering solutions for Remote Power Panels (RPPs) and related power distribution products. This role will focus on integrating first- and third-party metering devices, configuring communication interfaces, and supporting system-level interoperability within commercial and industrial power distribution systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and third-party vendors to ensure reliable communication between metering devices, RPP controllers, and monitoring platforms. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in power monitoring systems, industrial communications, and networking technologies.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $80000 - $118000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• Support the integration and validation of first-party and third-party metering devices with Remote Power Panel (RPP) products.
• Configure and test communication interfaces between metering devices, controllers, gateways, and monitoring systems.
• Support device configuration, commissioning, and interoperability testing.
• Troubleshoot communication and connectivity issues in laboratory and field environments.
• Investigate and resolve customer-reported and internally identified product issues.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Support software and firmware release validation activities.
• Work with systems, hardware, firmware, test, and product management teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, integration guides, and validation reports.
• Participate in laboratory testing involving power distribution and monitoring equipment.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience with networking, communications, embedded systems, or power monitoring through coursework, internships, co-op assignments, research projects, or industry experience.
• At least 1 year of programming experience in C, C++, Python, or a similar language.
• Understanding of IP networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience involving industrial controls, networking, power systems, embedded systems, or communications technologies.
• Familiarity with Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP protocols.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking concepts including IP addressing, subnets, ports, routing, and network diagnostics.
• Experience with Ethernet, RS-485, serial communications, or industrial networking technologies.
• Experience configuring or testing connected devices and networked systems.
• Knowledge of SNMP, BACnet, MQTT, or other communication protocols.
• Familiarity with Remote Power Panels (RPPs), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), power monitoring systems, or related electrical equipment.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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.

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

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.