Lead Engineer - Power Systems

Job Description

• Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential and where you can help us reach ours.
• Eaton s Research Labs (ERL) is a global research team and has an exciting and rewarding position for a Power System Engineer seeking a challenging career in Power System and Energy industry. This position enables the person hired to develop new technologies, improve existing products, acquire internal and external funding, lead discussions with customer technology leaders, present ideas and projects to Eaton business leaders and ERL leadership. A good blend of technical knowledge and business acumen is desired to be successful in this role. The selected candidate will be working with engineering teams located at EIIC Pune and collaborate with different teams and businesses at various locations.
• We are looking for a Lead Power Systems Engineer to enhance our team in the research area of predictive health monitoring (PHM) applications focusing on advanced power grid components and systems.
• Lead technology development projects and guide teams (local and remote resources) and external technology resources (External labs/University researchers).
• Create innovative health monitoring solutions for power distribution components and prototypes based on advanced technologies.
• Identify and develop commercialization solutions with substantial growth potential for Eaton s power distribution businesses, and provide advisory services to business partners
• Actively participate in strategic planning and development of Eaton product/service offerings and support New Product/Technology Introductions concurrent with Eaton business needs.
• Provide mentoring and help develop/train less experienced staff in a working environment.
• Participate in brainstorming and design bursts contributing to the technology strategy.
• Support building business unit relationships by presenting ideas and projects, contributing to the development of compelling value propositions for technology work and acquiring resources and funding needed to ensure success.
• Develop yourself as a subject matter expert both internally and externally to Eaton; attend conferences, seminars and/or consortium meetings in relevant industry to network with technical peers and stay relevant in their fields.
• The Lead Engineer is expected to serve as a technical and/or project lead on projects within the Energy Systems team. They are responsible for meeting the project schedule, scope, cost and technical targets for all efforts under their control.
• Perform research on power component/ power system reliability, prognostics, and diagnostics/ health monitoring of power grid assets
• Bring together state-of-the-art reliability engineering methods, physics-of-failure understanding, data science, AI/ ML techniques, data acquisition and analytics, mathematical modeling, and tools for asset management, to improve the reliability of mission-critical power grid equipment
• Drive multidisciplinary research projects in close collaboration with stake holders including business units, COE s, as well as external universities and industrial partners.
• Record research findings and file patents, trade secrets and write technical reports
QualificationsRequirement:
• Master s Degree Or Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronics/Systems/Controls Engineering / or equivalent technical field from accredited institutions.
• Master s Degree (5-9 years) or Ph.D. (2-5 years) experience in power systems technologies focused on grids of future, power converters, connected systems, asset health management and smart products.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art diagnostics and lifetime prognostics methods, and experience with data acquisition and electronics is desirable.
• Experience in developing preventive/predictive health monitoring solutions for power system devices (Relays, CB s, motors, power electronic components and transformers) is desirable.
• Working experience in developing AI/ ML algorithms, performing engineering analytics, system modeling and knowledge of communication protocols will be required.
• Possess strong business acumen and the ability to understand and formulate compelling value propositions and to understand and drive through value and adoption chain.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and electromechanical actuators will be desirable.
• Proven track record for IP generation and publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals is desired.
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools like Matlab/Simulink, PSIM, PSPICE, PSCAD and experience in building experimental setups and conducting disciplined experiments would be desired.
• Software development capability: R, python, C, C++
• Ability to apply Design for Six Sigma methodologies including QFD, DoE and reliability engineering in the course of their work. Green belt certification in DFSS or DMAIC is highly desired.
• Experience in leading projects with multiple stakeholders in matrix organization and strong project management experience is required.
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