Senior Technology Manager - Energy Systems (m/f/t)

About us

We are a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Our energy-efficient products and services help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably.

By giving people tools to use power more efficiently. Helping companies do business more sustainably. And by encouraging each and every employee at Eaton to think differently about our business, our communities and the positive impact we can have on the world.

Tasks

Location : Bonn, Aachen / flexible across Germany

Primary function :

Development and execution of advanced technology projects leveraging German and European government funding with internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate closely with a team of scientists and engineers specializing in various technology areas that are part of the Energy Systems Technologies Department of Eaton’s Corporate Research Organization.

Strategic guidance and coaching.

Encourage technology realization programs utilizing our internal project execution processes.

Facilitate communication and cooperation between Eaton locations in the region and globally.

Foster an environment for creativity while promoting the generation of value-added intellectual property.

Working closely with a team of scientists and engineers specializing in various technology areas that are part of the Energy Systems Technologies Department of Eaton’s Corporate Research Organization.

Further broader responsibilities for this role :

Developing research proposals and obtaining government funding to advance research in the area of Energy Systems as relevant for Eaton, as well as develop and maintaining relationships with the external technical community.

Support technology roadmaps and strategies as it relates to European region, as well as developing relationships with Eaton stakeholders (engineering, product lines, government programs

Guidance, coaching and development of the technical staff.

The position will report to the VP Engineering Technology EMEA and functional to the Global Technology Manager

Profile

PhD or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution required

Industrial experience in power and energy systems area

R&D experience in distributed energy resource (DER) integration and management, microgrid, power distribution systems modeling, analysis, monitoring and control, protection, EV charging infrastructure and its grid integration

Experience in developing and executing EU and German government funded projects to advance research and product development in power and energy systems area very welcome

Experience on managing lab / experimental infrastructure including both power and control hardware in the loop testing facilities

Program management -new product development innovation process

Communication and presentation skills in English and German (oral and written)

We offer

Excellent working environment

International projects in dynamic and collaborative teams

Opportunity to learn new technologies

Being close to other innovation projects in Eaton

Learning Development - we invest in our employees for the long term not just with salary and benefits but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University

Flexible working hours combined with home office