Eaton is looking for a Lead Engineer to join a corporate research department.


Location: Eaton European Innovation Center in Prague, Czech Republic.


About the project:

This position will contribute to research and development in the field of power electronics and drive technology advancement in the areas of solid state circuit breaking, resonant converters, solid state transformers and electric drives. Main applications of our technologies are in electrification of transport, energy conversion and storage, alternative power generation and distribution. We are looking for candidates who like to push the limits and are not afraid of reach mega-watt power range.
Eaton Research Labs department is focused on development of new technologies for future Eaton products. We define, evaluate and test novel concepts for a multitude of industrial and transport applications. Together with your colleagues from different technology fields and from various countries, you will be the pioneer of new tech, products and opportunities for the entire corporate. You will join a group of experienced engineers and utilize your technical excellence to lead projects towards innovative solutions through simulations, design, development and testing of power circuits.

Job profile:


The Lead Engineer will create emerging power conversion & power system solutions based on breakthrough technologies for industrial, automotive, truck, and aerospace applications. The team works on state-of-the-art electronics and identifies and develops commercialization opportunities with diverse Eaton businesses.


Main responsibilities:

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  Lead power electronics research, design and development activities at TRL1-5
• Demonstrate ownership for the assigned projects and task
• Perform modeling, simulation, PE and PCB design and validation of electronics circuits
• Collect and analyze data to optimize designs to meet performance, size, manufacturability, reliability or costs targets
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and firmware engineers to successfully design and validate the design
• Create technical reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders
• Support team and work with external contributors (business divisions, universities and customers)
• Develop test cell facilities and related hardware

We would like you to bring:

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  Msc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D - power electronics and electronics design (DC/DC converters)
• Modeling and simulation (Matlab, Plecs, Altium, Eagle, Spice)
• Strong understanding of circuit theory, containing power electronics (solid state circuit breaking)
• Experience in designing cutting-edge electronics (Si C, Ga N (silicone-carbide, gallium nitride)
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving using logic and methods to tackle diverse problems

What can you expect from us?

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  International team of professionals, opportunity to learn new technologies
• Focus on technology and innovation
• Roomy offices, excellent canteen, table tennis, cycling and sport friendly environment
• Annual bonus, office hours flexibility, private pension scheme contribution and other benefits
• Flexible working hours

What Eaton offers:

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team, worldwide spread of contacts and projects.
• Excellent working environment – safety and ethics is important for us.
• Culture & Values - Eaton is more than the products we invent and produce - the way we do business is just as important. At Eaton, our values and culture define who we are - both individually and as an organization - and direct our activities every day.
• Green company targeting carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030.

The Eaton European Innovation Center (EEIC) offers an exciting and engaging environment for creative engineers who are looking for great learning, advancement and technology leadership opportunities in a broad range of technological fields and in a highly diverse team of researchers and engineers.
With almost 200 employees we are a vibrant fast-growing Engineering and Innovation Center for electrical, green energy, vehicle, and aerospace applications for the region focus on businesses in Europe, Middle East & Africa.


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