Eaton has an opening for a: Lead Engineer - Power Conversion Location: Bonn or Aachen, Germany About the research and the project: As a power management company, Eaton is focusing on new technologies and devices needed to enable the transition to a low carbon economy. The variability of renewable power sources and the need for transport electrification are triggering development projects in many companies. The Power Electronics team, as part of Eaton Research Labs (ERL), is focused on DC Power Systems for various applications: residential, commercial, transport electrification. We are focusing on microgrids that integrate distributed energy sources (DER), including renewables, batteries, generators. You will be part of a future ERL team in Bonn, focusing on Power Electronics and Energy Systems solutions for European and world-wide customers. As a Lead Engineer-Power Electronics, you will contribute to a project on modeling and simulation of DC power systems, as part of a research consortium within the Flexible Electrical Networks Research Campus in Aachen (www.FENaachen.net). Primary function: This position is in Bonn, Germany, and will be responsible for modeling and simulations, designing, developing and testing of power circuits, focused mostly on power electronics, primarily for voltages up to 1500 V, for DC power conversion and protection devices and distribution systems. The individual will be a member of the global Eaton Research Labs (ERL), team and will report to the ERL team leader located in Bonn. Further goals/responsibilities for this role are: Analyze, model and simulate power electronics module, from device level, to subsystem Simulate power conversion switching/protection circuits via MATLAB/Simulink/Plecs and assist with validation of component robustness Work on the power electronics module design including power semiconductor selections, evaluations, prototyping, topology studies Establish external collaboration within European and national funded projects, as well as customer relationships, present ideas and projects to Eaton business leaders and ERL leadership. Communicate complex technologies concisely to a variety of different audiences (business leaders, technical colleagues and not technical). Design and calculation of power electronic components such as inductors and capacitors and perform circuit level verification using common laboratory tools Creates technical reports and presentations Stays current with the latest power electronics, PCB and electronics circuit technologies and applies knowledge to power conversion and protection applications. Supervise student projects including Bachelor and Master theses. Qualifications We would like you to bring: Completed studies in electrical engineering with focus on power electronics or related engineering disciplines (PhD welcome) Related senior engineering experience in power electronics designs and product development. Experience in low and medium voltage power conversion and power systems engineering, including creating specifications, defining application space, designing technical solution concepts, and building and testing prototypes to validate models/hypotheses and documenting results. Experience in modeling power converters and power systems using simulation tools (example: MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE, PLECS, PSCAD). Good MS Office skills Experience in Project Management What skills would be evaluated: Working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members Good communication and presentation skills English fluent (both written and spoken), German is a plus What we can offer to you: Learning & Development - we invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University Unique career development in new product development in power electronic sectors in collaboration with Eaton's European Innovation Center in Prague and other international Eaton locations Team of professionals, opportunity to learn new technologies. What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Engineering Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time