PRIMARY FUNCTION:
An exciting and rewarding position at the Corporate Research and Technology - China for Eaton, a Global, Diversified Industrial Company. Searching for a Lead Engineer in Arc Physics and Switching Device to generate innovative ideas; identify market opportunities, evaluate and develop new technologies, develop business cases, present ideas and projects to Eaton business groups. Profound technical knowledge and a potential for business acumen is required to be successful in this position. The successful candidate will be directly reporting to the Technology Manager of Power Conversion.
Primary functions for this position include:
• Create innovative product concepts/prototypes based on breakthrough technologies for electrical power control and distribution applications, as a technical lead and as a team member.
• Identify, analyze, and validate advanced power distribution technologies in the areas of power switching; sensors, magnetic actuators and mechanisms.
• Contribute to technology development projects and work with teams (local and remote resources) and external technology resources (Divisions and Universities)
• Understand the process of mapping technology solutions to market opportunities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural globally distributed teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Identify, analyze, and validate core technologies in at least one of the following areas: power analysis and protection; arc and contact physics; multi-source power systems and micro grid technologies; thermal management.
B. Work in conjunction with Eaton business divisions to successfully develop and transfer technology.
C. Support project managers or lead projects to develop business cases, conduct voice-of-the-customer interviews, and collect market data.
D. Collaborate with multi-cultural teams on multi-disciplinary research and product development.
E. Identify potential outside technologies from universities and research institutes (both China and overseas).
F. Execute project plans and deliver results on-budget and on-schedule.
G. Present complex technical ideas to stakeholders and senior management on a regular basis.
H. Contribute to government contract proposal preparation and technical publications.
I. Understand department and technology strategy of Corporate Research and Technology.
J. Acquire knowledge base of products, technologies, manufacturers, and businesses to support divisional and operational activities.
K. Respond to other tasks at request from management.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
Education/Experience:
• PhD degree preferred, in Electrical Engineering or related field, from top universities.
• MS degree in related field with at least 5 years’ experience required, from similar innovation or R&D organizations of major MNCs.
• Overseas experience (e.g., degrees, exchange research program) highly preferred.
Technical:
• Broad understanding of electrical power transmission and distribution systems (conventional & alternative electrical power generation, power distribution, power conversion, electromechanical loads) – required.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in at least two of the following areas – required:
o Medium voltage and low voltage Electrical apparatus, such as circuit breaker, contacts;
o Diagnosis & prognosis for electrical apparatus;
o Intelligent system level power distribution, management and protection modeling.
• General knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution – required.
• Experience in renewable/alternative energy, smart grid/micro-grid, diagnostics and prognostics for electrical devices, power supply for industry and substation, electric safety and protection– preferred.
• Strong background in heat transfer, electromagnetics, mechanical dynamics, materials science and electromechanical system –highly preferred.
• Strong technical publication and invention record – highly preferred.
Professional:
• Good English communication (oral and written) and presentation skills – required.
• Strong interpersonal and team playing skills – required.
• Advanced creative problem solving abilities – required.
• Program management experience – preferred.
• Experience in taking technologies from concepts to demonstrating product applications – highly preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Up to 10 % business travel
• Location: Either Shanghai or Shenzhen
• Thrive in international multicultural environment
• Thrive in individual contributor and team environments
• Actively participate in multi-discipline innovation events with electrical, mechanical, materials, controls, communications and embedded software technologists.
• Growth potential: Project Manager, Program Manager, Department Manager
Interested candidates please submit resume or CV (with detailed list of publication and invention records) to Ms. Leafy Ye at leafyye@eaton.com
