Join Eaton Research Labs at the Eaton European Innovation Center in Prague, Czech Republic and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future.
At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.
At Eaton Research Labs, we research and develop new technologies for future Eaton products. We design, test and evaluate concepts for a range of applications including industrial, automotive and aerospace.
About the project:
As a Lead Engineer - Energy Systems, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and technology advancement in the areas of distributed energy management systems, grid inteligence, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy storage systems and alternative power generation and distribution. You will join a group of experienced engineers and utilize your technical excellence to lead projects and teams towards innovative solutions through simulations analysis, mechanical design, technology development and demonstration of cutting edge concepts.
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Job profile:
As a Lead Engineer, you will:
- Lead Projects: Take charge of small to medium projects or sections of larger initiatives including ideation, proposal preparation and concept development of innovative energy system solutions covering topics such as architecture studies; implementation of Digital Twins; advanced control and optimisation; protection algorithms and real-time simulation frameworks. Support the development and maintenance of test facilities and assets.
- Plan & Coordinate: Work closely with other functions, including project management, to manage tasks and ensure milestone success by engaging cross-functional teams. Create technical reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with mechanical, thermal, software and power electronics engineers to succesfully design and validate concepts.
- Innovate, invent and secure critical intellectual property by driving patent filings and technology transfer to supporting business units.
- Support Growth: Be a role model, providing technical support to junior colleagues. Work closely with external contributors and stakeholders (business units, universities, project partners and customers)"
We would like you to bring:
- MSc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Solid experience in energy systems domain
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: DER/EV management, EV charging infrastructure integration, battery and energy management systems, grid automation and control, grid reliability and resiliency, DC distribution and microgrid control
- Expertise in integration of generation and storage technologies into demonstration sites
- Advanced data analytics skills to address the emerging R&D challenges in modern energy systems
- Solid understanding of control theory including classical control, modern control and state estimation concepts.
- Modeling and simulation, Hardware in the loop (Matlab, PSCAD, Opal-RT, RTDS), Communication protocols (CAN, MODBUS, TCP/IP, MQTT)
- Hands-on experience with field or lab testing in some of those areas : inverters, energy storage systems, power converters and controllers
- Demostrated Program / Project Management skills"
- Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable presenting technical content at all levels within the business
- English both oral and written
What can you expect from us?
- International team of professionals, opportunity to learn new technologies
- Focus on technology and innovation
- Roomy offices, excellent canteen, table tennis/yoga on site
- Annual bonus, private pension scheme & nursery contribution and other benefits
- Flexible working hours - home office/office, work -life balance & stability
What more 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 180 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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