Senior Technology Manager - Energy Systems (m/f/t)
Job Description
About usWe 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.TasksLocation: Bonn, Aachen/flexible across GermanyPrimary 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 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 programsGuidance, coaching and development of the technical staff.The position will report to the VP Engineering Technology EMEA and functional to the Global Technology Manager ProfilePhD or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution requiredIndustrial experience in power and energy systems areaR&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 welcomeExperience on managing lab/experimental infrastructure including both power and control hardware in the loop testing facilitiesProgram management -new product development innovation processCommunication and presentation skills in English and German (oral and written)We offerExcellent working environmentInternational projects in dynamic and collaborative teamsOpportunity to learn new technologiesBeing close to other innovation projects in EatonLearning 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 UniversityFlexible working hours combined with home office