Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer – Embedded Software to join our team. This position is based at our Raleigh, NC facility or can be based remotely. All candidates must currently reside within the United States and must work out of a United States remote location. Relocation benefits will be provided for those interested within the United States only. The Lead Engineer - Digital Controls and Embedded Software is responsible for leading global teams to develop embedded software for CPDI technology development projects and power conversion products. The lead engineer will also develop portions of the software. Projects include developing software for proof-of-concept technology demonstrators, new products, new features, product enhancements and bug fixes. 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: Lead global engineering teams in the development, testing and release of embedded Linux software for technology development projects and new product development projects (uninterruptible power supplies, energy storage, and other CPDI products) while meeting schedule, cost, and product performance goals. Evaluate business requirements to determine potential solutions. Develops overall software architecture and requirements for technology development and new product development projects. Architect new features and develop requirements. Write and maintain functional specifications of design solutions. Create project plans, work breakdown structure, schedule estimates for upcoming software projects while managing ambiguity. Monitor the activities on the software development and adapt plans to meet the schedule. Interface closely with cross-functional team members to create high quality product. Lead process improvement initiatives. Work with cross-functional team to implement new processes. Analyze, design, code and test software used in uninterruptible power systems and other power quality products. Develop high quality, high performing software that meets coding standards and product design requirements. Develops test plans and monitors test results. Document software components and interactions using flowcharts, diagrams, code comments, and code snippets. Perform software design reviews, code reviews for other members of the team. Formally releases embedded software following company procedures. Apply best engineering practices, good judgement and decision making for advanced technical problem solving. Mentor fellow team members on new technologies, architecture principles, and good coding practices. 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 Degree in Electrical or related Engineering degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of five (5) years industry work experience in software development OR Master's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years industry work experience in software development OR Ph.D. in Electrical or related engineering degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of one (1) year industry work experience in software development. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of experience on C/C++ application development. Experience with Yocto build environment. Experience with multi-core embedded systems. Solid understanding of cybersecurity and/or cryptography. Demonstrated competency using or designing systems communicating with industrial networking protocols (e.g. HTTP, TCP/IP, MQTT, Modbus, BACnet, CAN). Experience using SDLC management tools in a team environment (e.g. Jira, Git, etc.). Experience leading global software projects. Experience with Agile development methodologies and concepts. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range for this role is $87,200 – $119,900. Why work at Eaton? 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). #LI-CB3 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: CPDI CPS Critical Power Solutions Division Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time