Eaton’s Battery CoE accelerate the company’s growth through the development of battery platforms that are battery-agnostic, scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable, as well as standardized design methodologies and tools that can be adopted by multiple business units, which provides a foundation for our business to more rapidly develop innovative products with energy storage. Eaton’s Battery Center of Excellence (CoE) is currently seeking a Battery System EE Specialist to join our team. This position is based at our Raleigh, NC location and is open to a Hybrid work schedule. The position is offering relocation assistance. Position Overview: The Battery System EE Specialist will be responsible for leading all aspects of the design and development of battery platforms. The Battery System Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the battery platforms meet the battery module and rack requirements for various applications such as UPS or energy storage applications. This engineer will also be responsible for driving all battery platform development activities. This will require the Battery System Specialist to interface with mechanical design, thermal design, electrical design, harness design, and battery management system (BMS) FW/SW development. 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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Translate application requirements into battery platform requirements, including electrical, mechanical, thermal, environmental, reliability, and cost requirements Review battery supplier specifications (e.g., battery cells and modules) Technically lead the design and development of state-of-the-art battery platforms by working with mechanical, electrical, FW/SW, and testing engineers Develop test plans and procedures, identify hardware needs, and design test set-ups for battery platform validation Perform battery cell and module testing for characterization Develop battery models for performance and lifetime Lead battery platform FMEA activities Perform battery technology scouting and industry trend study Support business divisions for successful adoption of battery platforms for the end products Support business divisions and supply chain management in supplier management and development When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor's in engineering or science from an accredited institution Minimum 8 years of experience with Lithium batteries Minimum 5 years of experience in developing specifications and requirements for battery modules and packs/racks Minimum 5 years of experience in developing battery modules and packs/racks by working with mechanical, thermal, electrical, FW/SW, and testing engineers Preferred Qualifications: Master's in engineering or science Battery product development experience, including cell qualification and UL certification Experience in project planning and tracking Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members Design for Six Sigma certification Bilingual in English/Korean or English/Chinese Position Criteria: Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual. Collaborative orientation, the ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented, global, and diverse environment. Understanding of different types of battery technology, their performance, and characteristics Direct experience testing lithium battery cells, modules, and packs/racks Understanding of battery management system (BMS) requirements and functionality Experience with safety, compliance, and regulatory standards (UL1642, UL1973, UL9540, etc.) Customer-focused with good relationship building and communication skills Strong written communication and verbal communication skills 10% domestic and international required. What you’ll get from us: We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Electrical Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto Rico Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Indeed Sponsored Job: Yes – SB Ed