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Eaton is looking for a Technology Manager – Energy systems to join our corporate research department.

Location: Eaton European Innovation Center in Prague, Czech Republic.

About the project:

This position will lead research and development in the field of Energy Systems and drive technology advancement in the areas of distributed energy management systems, grid intelligence, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy storage systems and alternative power generation and distribution

Job profile:

Eaton Research Labs department is focused on development of new technologies for future Eaton products. We define, evaluate and test product concepts for a multitude of industrial applications from and test product concepts for a multitude of industrial applications from micro controller SW to megawatt-scale battery storage demonstrators.. 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.

The successful candidate will perform leading roles in technology projects and other activities, including strategic business unit discussions/alignment, fostering academic and partner collaboration, and representing Eaton in public occasions such as conferences and technical working groups. The team tasks are centered around solutions and technologies for a range of energy system applications including DER management, DC Distribution, EVCI, advanced grid management, grid-connectivity, and digitalization. The manager will also over see definition of digital twins, advanced control, optimization; protection algorithms and real-time simulation frameworks.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead R&D team delivering on projects in the field of energy systems

• Initiate innovative technology development and drive a strategic approach

• Work with the team to deliver on the projects on time, cost and quality

• Role-model ownership for the assigned projects, mentor and motivate colleagues

• Innovate, invent and secure critical intellectual properties by driving patent fillings

• Follow latest reserch trends, accuire external funding by partnering with acacemic and industrial partners

• Contribute to financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget

• Present project results to both internal and external stakeholders, technical and non-technical audience

• Support team in collaboration with business divisions, universities and customers

The technology manager will be responsible for both project execution in the region and strategic alignment with global technology directors. The candidate will provide leadership to the department in terms of guidance and project management expertise to support Eaton Research Labs growth. All of these tasks responsibilities will be supported by the regional manager of Eaton Research Lab in EMEA.

We would like you to bring:

• PhD. or Msc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 8 years of experience in energy systems domain, Team lead experience highly beneficial

• 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 and control/reinforcement learning to address the emerging R&D challenges in modern energy systems

• 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 of inverters, energy storage systems, power converters and controllers

• Program / Project Management skills

• Experience in managing R&D team - either academic or corporate

• Excellent 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, cycling and sport friendly environment

• Annual bonus, office hours flexibility, private pension scheme contribution and other benefits

• Flexible working hours

What 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 200 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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