Eaton Research Labs (ERL) has an exciting and rewarding position of a Senior Chief Engineer in Power Conversion and Engineering Systems to initiate, lead, and create research and technology developmental emerging technology programs. The preferred location for this position is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, but it could be based in Southfield, MI. The Senior Chief Engineer is expected to be a recognized authority in his/her field, own the technology strategy and execution for broad applications within the Power Electronics team. This includes attracting talented resources, funding and establishing key partnerships both internally and externally to drive technological advancement. He/she will be responsible for meeting the schedule, scope of work, cost, technical targets and report preparation for all research and innovation themes under his/her control. The Senior Chief Engineer should serve as a subject matter expert within the area of Power Conversion globally for all for Eaton. This includes developing and maintaining relationships with the external technical community, academia, national labs, funding government agencies, active participation in industry or technical groups, international events, publishing papers, etc. Finally, as a subject matter expert internally and externally, the Senior Chief Engineer will be expected to mentor junior staff and act as consultant to internal Eaton business & customers. Initiates and develops solid relationships with both engineering and business leaders at the highest levels within Eaton to drive strong business cases for new commercial applications and acquire needed resources and funding A strong blend of technical knowledge and solid business acumen is required to be successful in this position. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Global Technology Director (GTD) for Power Electronics. Job Responsibilities Creates and defines research focus themes, technology strategy and complex global technology realization programs involving multiple stakeholders external to Eaton utilizing our internal project execution processes, including project reviews, design reviews, and technical reviews. External partners include universities, National Labs, government entities, manufacturing partners, etc. Works with GTDs to define technical competencies and capabilities that will be required to support technology strategy, this includes defining lab technical capabilities and requirements, works with GTDs to attract technical talent. As the technical leader of the power block (Power Electronics), creates emerging Power Electronics research programs based on breakthrough technologies for energy transition, electrical transportation, and more electrical aerospace applications. Advance state of the art Power Electronics as well as identify and develop commercialization opportunities with diverse global Eaton businesses. Owns technical leadership and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural globally distributed teams, provide technical direction and mentor younger engineers. Understand program/project risks and influence key stakeholders to make pivot/persevere/kill decisions Influences, resolves and communicates major changes in projects or programs to cross functional teams across all levels in the company As recognized global authority in his/her field of expertise, the Senior Chief Engineer is also responsible for influencing the research focus of university consortiums and national lab initiatives. Qualifications Qualifications Preferred education level: PhD in Power Conversion / Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics. Years and area of experience required: 15+ years of experience. Technical knowledge: Extensive experience in system architecture of low and medium voltage power conversion, medium voltage motor drive technology, drive/converter topologies, high-power electronics; electric machines and controls; electrification of vehicles, energy storage, and grid connected converters; alternative power generation and distribution. 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 with the design and analysis of magnetic components for power electronics circuits—such as high-frequency inductors and transformers—and an extensive knowledge of the materials and construction techniques and how they affect their characteristics. Understanding how thermal management affects the overall performance of the system, appreciation for the trade-offs necessary to achieve designs that meet performance requirements and cost objective solutions. Soft skills: Excellent English communication and presentation skills (oral and written). 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 Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. 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 have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Engineering Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: CTO Corporate Technology Office Job Level: Director 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 hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time