Research Specialist - Energy Systems

responsibilities including design, implementation, and integration of the envisioned solutions.

Further goals/responsibilities for this role are:

• Develop and design new technologies in both AC and DC power systems and help Eaton's products and services to differentiate and lead in the emerging market.

• Design, implement and validate (SIL &CHIL) control and optimization concepts for a wide range of energy system applications.

• Implement innovative and state-of-the-art concepts and solutions into prototypes & pilots and perform feasibility studies.

• Serve as a subject matter expert externally and internally. This includes leadership/active participation in external industry and technical groups.

• Support ERL Aachen/Bonn team in building new research programs.

• Innovate, invent, and challenge state-of-art design & processes by securing critical intellectual properties through patents and publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

• Serve as Principal Investigator during project proposal preparation, project execution and reporting.

We would like you to bring:

• PhD degree (or PhD candidate close to graduation ) in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited institution. Master degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or related field.

• Experience in developing and designing technology solutions with a proven track record of developing high-quality technology.

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: EV charging, vehicle-to-grid/home, power systems automation and grid-intelligence algorithms, building energy management systems, fuel-cell, and hydrogen systems for stationary and/or transportation applications (vehicle, aerospace)

• Strong experience in integration and deployment of control and management algorithms in the field tests and demonstration pilots.

• Expertise in integration of generation and storage technologies in demonstration sites.

What skills would be evaluated:

Experience in demand response, energy storage, renewable energy, microgrid, buildings, and their integration to power grid operations.

• Experience in demand response, energy storage, renewable energy, microgrid, buildings, and their integration to power grid operations.

• Experience in advanced control and optimization methods to address the emerging R&D challenges in modern energy systems.

• Experience using one or more of power systems simulation software MATLAB / Simulink

• Experience in real-time simulations, hardware-in-the loop, and power hardware in the loop such as OPAL-RT, RTDS or Typhoon

What we can offer to you:

• 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

• Unique career development in new product development in power electronic sectors in collaboration with Eaton's European Innovation Center in Prague and other international Eaton locations

• Team of professionals, opportunity to learn new technologies.

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