Chief Power Electronics Engineer

Austin, Texas, USA, 78728Full-time$154k–$225k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead system architecture and technical direction for high-power three-phase UPS, EV chargers, and battery energy storage systems.

Role type

Senior IC power electronics systems engineer (Chief)

Builds

High-power power conversion systems (500kW–2.5MW UPS, 150kW–500kW EV chargers, 1MW+ energy storage)

Domain

Power electronics, EV charging, energy storage, grid-connected converters

Required skills

Power train topology design, multi-level converter expertise, gate drive design, feedback control loop design, EMI and protection circuit design, component selection, system architecture definition

Preferred skills

Power distribution system design, AC/DC EV charger development, circuit design and filtering, battery management systems, outdoor/non-climate controlled environment design

Technologies

SiC, Lithium Ion, 480Vac, 400Vdc-1500Vdc

Responsibilities

Define requirements and architecture for new products; Provide SME input to detailed designs of rectifiers/inverters/converters; Lead technical engagements with Corporate Research Labs and universities; Mentor younger engineers and provide technical direction

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. 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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.