Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a MV Drives Research Lab Manager.   This position is ONSITE at our Avery Creek NC (Asheville) Eaton facility.  Relocation is being offered for this position, if needed.    The MV Power Electronics team has the principal goal of identifying, developing, and justifying commercialization of significant opportunities for the MV Controls business in the area of power electronics, power converters, power systems, electric drives, electromagnetics, numerical modeling and controls.   The primary activities include leading and directing research and development activities for advanced medium voltage converters and distribution devices for both AC and DC power systems. This position will work in a team environment, with remote team members, engaging in full life-cycle development (plan, design, analyze, build, debug, optimize for production, and post-delivery support) of analog, digital and micro-controller circuits implementing power conversion functionality and power distribution and motor control.  The MV Drives Research Lab Manager is expected to support efforts in developing and driving the technology roadmap strategy and execution for broad applications within the Power Conversion team. This includes collaborating with resources and establishing key partnerships both internally and externally to drive technological advancement. They will be responsible for meeting the schedule, scope, cost and technical targets for all research and development efforts under his/her control and managing the lab activities and resources to achieve program objectives. The expected annual salary range for this role is $123750.0 - $181500.0 a year.  Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. <div><div><div><h2>What you’ll do:</h2></div><div>In this role:<ul><li>Executes and assumes responsibility for the safety aspects of laboratory activities and equipment to protect employees from injury in accordance with MESH requirements.</li><li>Manages lab resources (technicians) in the setup and safe execution of complex test programs at low and medium voltage.</li><li>Reviews and amends short and long term plans for lab infrastructure to account for changing priorities and includes both capital and resources.  </li><li>Defines requirements and executes project aspects involving multiple stakeholders from technology investigation, system specification, test plan &amp; execution, modeling &amp; simulation, EMC, component selection, system packaging &amp; thermal analysis, printed circuit board schematics &amp; layout for programs involving multiple components and systems of high complexity. (External partners include universities, National Labs, government entities, manufacturing partners, etc.)</li><li>Understands program/project risks and influences key stakeholders to collaborate in making appropriate decisions.Leads and directs board and subassembly tests both at scaled down and full scale voltage, current and power.</li><li>Leads in specification, functional design and technology reviews at appropriate intervals.</li><li>Is actively engaged and collaborates with academic and advanced technology organizations to maintain awareness, advance the state of research and identify trends/industry developments (technology scouting) that may impact strategic business objectives.</li><li>Develops  articles for trade and technical publications and presents technical papers at industry conferences.</li><li>Assists in developing IP strategy with business unit stakeholders and actively contributes to IP generation.</li><li>Initiates and develops solid relationships with engineering teams and business leaders to drive strong business cases for new programs and acquiring needed resources and funding.</li><li>Actively involved with customers to review current and anticipated needs and promotes Eaton capabilities.</li><li>Provides mentoring, direction and consulting to the product line engineering team(s) in product design, technology or project environment.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Qualifications:</h2></div><div>Basic Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Master’s degree in Engineering or related field of study from an accredited institution.</li><li>5+ years of industry experience in the area of applied research.</li><li>3+ Years of experience with Medium Voltage or Low Voltage power electronics</li><li>Demonstrated history of innovation and technical leadership</li><li>Hands on laboratory research experience</li><li>Must be willing to relocate to Asheville NC.  Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.  </li><li>Must be able to travel – some international travel may be required.</li><li>Must be able to work in the US on a continuous basis without sponsorship </li></ul> Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>PhD Engineering from an accredited institution</li><li>Experience using design and analysis tools including Altium, SPICE, EMTP-RV, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, RTLab or equivalent</li><li>Experience with Adjustable Speed Drives in low and/or medium voltage</li><li>Solid working knowledge in the following areas: Thermal Design, EMC, Motor Control, Embedded Software, Modeling &amp; Simulation, etc.</li><li>Experience directing or performing board layout</li><li>Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor experience</li><li>Ability to perform component level debugging of analog, digital and micro-controller circuits</li></ul>#LI-MI1</div></div><div><div><h2>Skills:</h2></div><div><ul><li>Self-directed</li><li>Effective written &amp; verbal communications skills</li></ul></div></div></div>We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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MV Drives Research Lab Manager

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