Eaton’s Electrical Sector Distributed Energy Resource Management Solutions (DERMS) Center of Excellence is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer in our Montreal, Québec, Canada. Position Overview: There is no better time to join Eaton than in this exciting era of power management. We’re reimagining innovation by adapting digital technologies — connected devices, data models and insights — to transform power management for safer and more sustainable and efficient power use. Eaton is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer for its newly formed Distributed Energy Resource Management Solutions (DERMS) Center of Excellence (CoE). Eaton’s DERMS CoE accelerates the company’s growth by building state machining logic for DER grid codes in the European and North American region and building blocks that are scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable as well as standardized design methodologies that can be adopted by multiple businesses (e.g. UPS, microgrid controls, Energy storage, etc.), which provides a foundation for our business to more rapidly develop innovative products. This individual will be responsible for supporting control development, implementation, and validation for a wide spectrum of power conversion and protection products. This individual will be also responsible for executing plans for the use and adoption of model-based technique during the NPI process. This includes the use Hardware in the Loop (HIL) methodologies during the design and validation on new products within the Eaton’s product portfolio. This individual will be a key member of the DERMS CoE and will directly report to the global DERMS CoE manager and functionally to the Technical Manager – DERMS Controls 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: Develop control and protection algorithms and firmware for microgrids or Distributed Energy Resources (DER) inverters in UPS and battery storage Perform modeling and simulation for the power converters control development Implements, tests, and troubleshoots control firmware Establish system & sub-system level control requirements from functional specifications and application needs Plan and perform control algorithms and firmware development and validation on HIL and lab Create technical reports and presentations Initiate and lead design reviews and technical discussions including brainstorming Stay current with the latest technologies trends and applies knowledge to the development of control firmware for power converters 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: MS in electrical or computer engineering with a minimum of 2 years experience or PhD in electrical or computer engineering with no commercial experience Minimum 2 years of related engineering experience in the control algorithm development and implementation for microgrids or DER inverters. Experience can be found in academic lab, commercial, or any combination thereof. Strong background in digital control and power electronic control techniques, such as P & Q control MATLAB and Simulink experience Preferred qualifications: PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering or equivalent. Experience with embedded software structuring and C/C++ programming Knowledge of power electronics hardware Working knowledge of HIL HW and SW Experience in developing and implementing DER inverter control with auto-code generation tools (e.g., Simulink Coder) Experience with DSP, FPGA, or microcontrollers, and standard peripheral components Familiarity with development tools such as compilers and debuggers Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes Modbus, Campus, Typhoon, and/or Opal RT, HIL experience Desire for innovation, new product development Experience with Agile Development Processes IEEE 1547 Standards experience Familiarity with IEEE 1547, UL 1741 SA/SB, and IEC 61850-7-420 standards for grid codes. MATLAB experience with advanced DER inverter controls functions. Knowledge of real-time operating systems and digital signal processing Position Criteria: Ability to learn new skills, technical knowledge, products, or industry Strong written communication and verbal communication skills Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time regionally which includes the DERMS COE in Montreal, Canada, and the Cherrington, PA, USA lab 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 has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: : https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html 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 – Canada 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?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring region only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time