ÞRMS Engineering Manager

Job Summary We make the energy transition work. Every day, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment by providing intelligent power management solutions and services that enable our communitiies to take action to decarbonize now. Transitioning our communities to a reliable and accessible energy infrastrucutre that is no longer dependent on carbon takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Would you like to make a difference working for a global and ethical company? Join us today. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E The DERMS (Distributed Energy Resources Management System) Engineering Manager is responsible for driving the development of energy transition systems, from power assets like energy storage and EnergyAware UPS to intelligent software applications controlling the energy flows. This position reports to ET&D Engineering Director and manages multiple teams with a wide variety of profiles including system architect, hardware, firmware and software developers, as well as certification engineers to ensure grid code compliance. Job Responsibilities Lead the technical development of hardware and software products of the energy transition portfolio (energy storage, EnergyAware UPS and energy management software) Develop the grid applications platform in collaboration with the system architect and corporate centers of excellence Collaborate in the definition of the product roadmap with the program manager and product managers Establish, maintain and improve relationships with other engineering teams, including validation and innovation, and with cross-functional departments, including marketing and operations, within the division and at the corporate company level Build and monitor the engineering budget and resources allocation on targets while delivering the product roadmap Manage the performance and development of team members and attract talents Develop and maintain an environment that promotes safety, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and high productivity Facilitate open and honest communication with team members Provide key metrics to monitor the engineering activities and performance on a regular basis Consistently monitor technology activities to facilitate decision making to maximize operational excellence while meeting business needs Improve and develop design processes for high quality products Qualifications Education level required Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Years and area of experience required 10+ years of experience in smart grids or energy management systems, with added responsibility in new product development Technical knowledge Strong knowledge of smart grid architecture, grid codes and microgrids as it pertains to energy storage and back-up power generations Strong knowledge of automation and control system communication protocols Strong knowledge of software applications, based on modern component-oriented architectures, related to the energy management of home and building systems Working knowledge of power converters and battery systems Proven experience of Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies Soft skills Strong experience in people management, direct and functional, including 3rd party contractors Ability to develop customer and stakeholder relationships quickly Ability to manage budget and allocate resources Ability to clearly articulate plans and influence others Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills for problem solving with focus on simple solutions, facilitating decision making and conflict resolution Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills (for technical and non-technical audience) Full professional proficiency in English, knowledge of French as a plus Leadership and strong interpersonal skills High accountability and learning skills Experience of working in an international environment
LI-AS1 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Engineering Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: ES EMEA ETD ESM EVCI Storage Microgrid Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time