Eaton · 2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Power Electronics
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $191K/yr
10+ years expEaton is a global technology leader in power management solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer - Power Electronics. This role involves leading the design and development of power electronics, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with various engineering teams to innovate and enhance power conversion technologies.
Electric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Lead power electronics design and development, taking full ownership of assigned tasks or projects
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
Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate designs
Guides and nurtures other PE engineers to enhance their technical skills and experience
Supports the development of PE CoE strategy, direction, and priorities
Keeps abreast of the latest power electronics technologies and business trends, applies this knowledge to power conversion and protection, and identifies new opportunities
Promotes engineering excellence in both the PE CoE and the BU’s teams
Travel up to 15% domestic and international
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum 10 years of industry experience in power electronics designs and product development, including:
Power electronics modeling, simulation, and analysis experience using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS
Hands-on experience with power converter hardware development and testing
Minimum 3 years of experience in leading teams or projects from a technical perspective
Preferred
MS or Ph.D. in engineering with focus on power electronics
Strong knowledge of power semiconductors, passive components (e.g., 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
Familiar with engineering processes such as DFSS
Benefits
Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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