Engineering Manager - Microgrid Controller Group

Eaton is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Engineering Manager to lead their Microgrid Controller group. The role involves managing a team of engineers focused on the development, implementation, and maintenance of advanced microgrid control systems, requiring strong technical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of microgrid control systems
• Work with the Distributed Energy Systems (DES) Offer Manager and the Power Systems Control Product Manager to develop a roadmap of New Product Development projects
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering centers of excellence, sales, and customer support, to align engineering efforts with business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of Microgrid Controllers
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies
• Manage budget and resource allocation for the engineering team
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
• Liaise with and functionally report to the DERMS CoE

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role
• Proven track record in managing and delivering complex engineering projects, with at least two completed product development cycles
• Hands-on experience working with microgrid systems, power electronics, and control systems
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
• Experience with C#, C/C++, Python, and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience with Linux application containers (Docker)
• Experience with Codesys – IEC 61131-3
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with Agile design methodologies
• Experience with industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850
• Proficiency in English and French (ability to work in both languages)
• To support team collaboration, preference will be given to candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone