Power Electronics Engineer

Description

As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer you will support product development and design of high‑power three‑phase UPSs, as well as Energy Storage and Data Center of the Future product lines. The role spans the entire product life‑cycle from concept through production, collaborating with a global, multidisciplinary team.

Key duties include launching critical‑power infrastructure that meets Eaton’s safety, quality, reliability, cost and schedule commitments; designing SiC‑based UPSs ranging from 20 kW to 2.5 MW and large lithium‑ion storage systems; working with cross‑functional and global teams to resolve performance, safety, reliability and component‑availability challenges; and supporting DVT, validation testing, prototype builds and customer deliveries.

• Be a key member of a world‑class organization that creates market‑leading 3‑phase products.
• Design and develop high‑power SiC three‑phase UPSs (20 kW–2.5 MW) and large lithium‑ion energy‑storage systems.
• Launch critical‑power infrastructure products that satisfy Eaton’s safety, quality, reliability, cost and schedule goals.
• Collaborate with global product development teams to address performance, safety, reliability and component‑availability issues.
• Support design verification testing, prototype build, and delivery of products to customers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with at least two years of power‑electronics experience (or an M.S. with one year) and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D., expertise in inverter theory, battery systems, and three‑phase power conversion. Required skills cover digital control, magnetics design, HIL simulation, MATLAB/Simulink/PLECS/PSPICE, and PCB design tools such as Altium or Cadence, along with strong communication and safety awareness.

• Hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with ≥2 years (or M.S. with ≥1 year) of power‑electronics experience and be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, inverter theory knowledge, and expertise in battery systems and protective devices.
• Proficient with digital control, magnetics design, HIL simulation, MATLAB/Simulink/PLECS/PSPICE, and PCB design tools (Altium, Cadence).
• Demonstrate strong verbal/written communication, safety awareness, and the ability to work self‑motivated in high‑voltage lab environments.

Benefits

Eaton provides a competitive salary, 401(k), medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave, all within a modern hybrid collaborative environment that supports work‑life balance. The company also offers clear technical career tracks and broader opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, and product management.

• Access defined technical career tracks and broader Eaton opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, and product management.
• Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment that supports work‑life balance.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package including 401(k), medical/dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance