EMEA Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert
Eaton
EMEA Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert
Job Description
EMEA Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert
Role Overview
Unlock Your Potential at Eaton: Where Diversity Drives Innovation in Power Management. Eaton is a leading global power management company committed to advancing sustainable, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions. For our EMEA Electrical sector, we seek a Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert in Medium Voltage standards and applications. Based preferably in Hengelo, Netherlands (7559), this role welcomes applications from Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, UK, Ireland, and Italy, with fully remote options available for non-local candidates. Reporting to the Manager for Medium Voltage Systems, you will embody the highest level of authority and expertise, driving innovation in distribution grids, transformers, and IEC-compliant technologies while upholding Eaton's ethical business practices and sustainability mission. As a pivotal leader, you will spearhead research and technology development projects, ensuring technical excellence, milestone achievement, and team mentorship. Lead value propositions, government proposals, and IP generation to propel Eaton's leadership in power grid resilience, protection, control, and substation automation. Foster strategic partnerships, represent Eaton in international forums like IEC, IEEE, and CIRED, and contribute to scientific publications that shape industry standards for sustainable energy infrastructures. Your extensive experience in power grid operations, modeling, simulation, and hands-on OT testing will enable you to align cutting-edge advancements with Eaton's core values of safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. With up to 10% travel across EMEA, you will collaborate across divisions, mentor emerging talent, and build collaborative relationships that deliver real-world impact. Join Eaton to make your aspirations matter in a culture that invests in your growth through Eaton University, prioritizes wellbeing, and champions equal opportunities. Together, we power a brighter, more sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the highest level domain expert and leader in research, technology development and demonstration for Medium Voltage standards and applications
- Perform as project lead ensuring technical flow, tracking milestones, coordinating and mentoring project team members
- Lead and contribute to value proposition development for technical projects and programs aligned with Eaton's power management and sustainability goals
- Lead government proposal preparation and project execution to advance ethical, sustainable grid solutions
- Foster business relationships by presenting ideas, participating in ideation events, acquiring resources and funding
- Cultivate external partnerships and align with outside technological advancements in power distribution
- Develop as an industry-recognized SME through participation in conferences, seminars, standard bodies, and consortium meetings to drive Eaton’s innovation leadership
- Lead IP generation through authoring/co-authoring disclosures and patents
- Mentor junior staff, coordinate with other Eaton divisions, and participate in international committees like IEC, IEEE, NEN, VDE
- Represent Eaton at international symposia and conferences, delivering lectures and writing scientific publications
Required Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
- 10+ years of progressive experience in researching, developing and designing technology solutions
- Extensive knowledge of distribution grids, electrical infrastructures, IEC MV assembly products, transformers, applications, codes and standards
- Hands-on experience with field or lab testing of Operational Technologies within power distribution grids, including protection relays, grid automation controllers and systems
- Experience in proposal development and government funded programs (e.g., DoE, DoD, and other governmental agencies)
- Strong and effective communication skills, fluent in written and oral English
- Readiness to travel up to 10% of working time in the EMEA region
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated strong experience in power grid protection & control, power grid components, power grid resilience, grid edge control, substation automation and IEC standards
- Combined academic and industry expertise in power grid operation, control, modeling and simulation
- Familiarity with corporate research and development workstyle, technical presentation, idea proposing and project execution
- Experience participating in (inter)national committees like IEC, IEEE, NEN, VDE, SAG1, CIRED
- Proven track record in IP generation through patents and disclosures
Skills Required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team environment
- Internal promotion opportunities – Eaton encourages career growth from within
- Ongoing learning and development through Eaton University
- Focus on employee wellbeing with health, safety, and wellness programs
- Commitment to sustainability, reliability, safety, efficiency, and ethical power management practices
- Flexible work options including fully remote for eligible locations
- Support for work-life balance with up to 10% travel in EMEA
Locations
- Hengelo, NLD, 7559
Salary
95,000 - 145,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Deep expertise in Medium Voltage standards and IEC applicationsintermediate
- Power grid protection, control, and substation automationintermediate
- Grid modeling, simulation, and operational technology testingintermediate
- Project leadership and milestone managementintermediate
- Proposal writing for government-funded programsintermediate
- Technical presentation and scientific publicationintermediate
- IP development and patent authoringintermediate
- Stakeholder collaboration and relationship buildingintermediate
- Mentoring and team coordinationintermediate
- Knowledge of distribution grids and electrical infrastructuresintermediate
- Participation in standards committees (IEC, IEEE, etc.)intermediate
- Strong English communication (written and oral)intermediate
- Strategic thinking for sustainable innovationintermediate
- Ethical business practices and sustainability focusintermediate
- Adaptability to corporate R&D processesintermediate
Required Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution (experience)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in researching, developing and designing technology solutions (experience)
- Extensive knowledge of distribution grids, electrical infrastructures, IEC MV assembly products, transformers, applications, codes and standards (experience)
- Hands-on experience with field or lab testing of Operational Technologies within power distribution grids, including protection relays, grid automation controllers and systems (experience)
- Experience in proposal development and government funded programs (e.g., DoE, DoD, and other governmental agencies) (experience)
- Strong and effective communication skills, fluent in written and oral English (experience)
- Readiness to travel up to 10% of working time in the EMEA region (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated strong experience in power grid protection & control, power grid components, power grid resilience, grid edge control, substation automation and IEC standards (experience)
- Combined academic and industry expertise in power grid operation, control, modeling and simulation (experience)
- Familiarity with corporate research and development workstyle, technical presentation, idea proposing and project execution (experience)
- Experience participating in (inter)national committees like IEC, IEEE, NEN, VDE, SAG1, CIRED (experience)
- Proven track record in IP generation through patents and disclosures (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the highest level domain expert and leader in research, technology development and demonstration for Medium Voltage standards and applications
- Perform as project lead ensuring technical flow, tracking milestones, coordinating and mentoring project team members
- Lead and contribute to value proposition development for technical projects and programs aligned with Eaton's power management and sustainability goals
- Lead government proposal preparation and project execution to advance ethical, sustainable grid solutions
- Foster business relationships by presenting ideas, participating in ideation events, acquiring resources and funding
- Cultivate external partnerships and align with outside technological advancements in power distribution
- Develop as an industry-recognized SME through participation in conferences, seminars, standard bodies, and consortium meetings to drive Eaton’s innovation leadership
- Lead IP generation through authoring/co-authoring disclosures and patents
- Mentor junior staff, coordinate with other Eaton divisions, and participate in international committees like IEC, IEEE, NEN, VDE
- Represent Eaton at international symposia and conferences, delivering lectures and writing scientific publications
Benefits
- general: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- general: Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team environment
- general: Internal promotion opportunities – Eaton encourages career growth from within
- general: Ongoing learning and development through Eaton University
- general: Focus on employee wellbeing with health, safety, and wellness programs
- general: Commitment to sustainability, reliability, safety, efficiency, and ethical power management practices
- general: Flexible work options including fully remote for eligible locations
- general: Support for work-life balance with up to 10% travel in EMEA
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EMEA Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert
Eaton
EMEA Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert
Job Description
EMEA Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert
Role Overview
Unlock Your Potential at Eaton: Where Diversity Drives Innovation in Power Management. Eaton is a leading global power management company committed to advancing sustainable, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions. For our EMEA Electrical sector, we seek a Research & Development Senior Subject Matter Expert in Medium Voltage standards and applications. Based preferably in Hengelo, Netherlands (7559), this role welcomes applications from Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, UK, Ireland, and Italy, with fully remote options available for non-local candidates. Reporting to the Manager for Medium Voltage Systems, you will embody the highest level of authority and expertise, driving innovation in distribution grids, transformers, and IEC-compliant technologies while upholding Eaton's ethical business practices and sustainability mission. As a pivotal leader, you will spearhead research and technology development projects, ensuring technical excellence, milestone achievement, and team mentorship. Lead value propositions, government proposals, and IP generation to propel Eaton's leadership in power grid resilience, protection, control, and substation automation. Foster strategic partnerships, represent Eaton in international forums like IEC, IEEE, and CIRED, and contribute to scientific publications that shape industry standards for sustainable energy infrastructures. Your extensive experience in power grid operations, modeling, simulation, and hands-on OT testing will enable you to align cutting-edge advancements with Eaton's core values of safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. With up to 10% travel across EMEA, you will collaborate across divisions, mentor emerging talent, and build collaborative relationships that deliver real-world impact. Join Eaton to make your aspirations matter in a culture that invests in your growth through Eaton University, prioritizes wellbeing, and champions equal opportunities. Together, we power a brighter, more sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the highest level domain expert and leader in research, technology development and demonstration for Medium Voltage standards and applications
- Perform as project lead ensuring technical flow, tracking milestones, coordinating and mentoring project team members
- Lead and contribute to value proposition development for technical projects and programs aligned with Eaton's power management and sustainability goals
- Lead government proposal preparation and project execution to advance ethical, sustainable grid solutions
- Foster business relationships by presenting ideas, participating in ideation events, acquiring resources and funding
- Cultivate external partnerships and align with outside technological advancements in power distribution
- Develop as an industry-recognized SME through participation in conferences, seminars, standard bodies, and consortium meetings to drive Eaton’s innovation leadership
- Lead IP generation through authoring/co-authoring disclosures and patents
- Mentor junior staff, coordinate with other Eaton divisions, and participate in international committees like IEC, IEEE, NEN, VDE
- Represent Eaton at international symposia and conferences, delivering lectures and writing scientific publications
Required Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
- 10+ years of progressive experience in researching, developing and designing technology solutions
- Extensive knowledge of distribution grids, electrical infrastructures, IEC MV assembly products, transformers, applications, codes and standards
- Hands-on experience with field or lab testing of Operational Technologies within power distribution grids, including protection relays, grid automation controllers and systems
- Experience in proposal development and government funded programs (e.g., DoE, DoD, and other governmental agencies)
- Strong and effective communication skills, fluent in written and oral English
- Readiness to travel up to 10% of working time in the EMEA region
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated strong experience in power grid protection & control, power grid components, power grid resilience, grid edge control, substation automation and IEC standards
- Combined academic and industry expertise in power grid operation, control, modeling and simulation
- Familiarity with corporate research and development workstyle, technical presentation, idea proposing and project execution
- Experience participating in (inter)national committees like IEC, IEEE, NEN, VDE, SAG1, CIRED
- Proven track record in IP generation through patents and disclosures
Skills Required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team environment
- Internal promotion opportunities – Eaton encourages career growth from within
- Ongoing learning and development through Eaton University
- Focus on employee wellbeing with health, safety, and wellness programs
- Commitment to sustainability, reliability, safety, efficiency, and ethical power management practices
- Flexible work options including fully remote for eligible locations
- Support for work-life balance with up to 10% travel in EMEA
Locations
- Hengelo, NLD, 7559
Salary
95,000 - 145,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Deep expertise in Medium Voltage standards and IEC applicationsintermediate
- Power grid protection, control, and substation automationintermediate
- Grid modeling, simulation, and operational technology testingintermediate
- Project leadership and milestone managementintermediate
- Proposal writing for government-funded programsintermediate
- Technical presentation and scientific publicationintermediate
- IP development and patent authoringintermediate
- Stakeholder collaboration and relationship buildingintermediate
- Mentoring and team coordinationintermediate
- Knowledge of distribution grids and electrical infrastructuresintermediate
- Participation in standards committees (IEC, IEEE, etc.)intermediate
- Strong English communication (written and oral)intermediate
- Strategic thinking for sustainable innovationintermediate
- Ethical business practices and sustainability focusintermediate
- Adaptability to corporate R&D processesintermediate
Required Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution (experience)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in researching, developing and designing technology solutions (experience)
- Extensive knowledge of distribution grids, electrical infrastructures, IEC MV assembly products, transformers, applications, codes and standards (experience)
- Hands-on experience with field or lab testing of Operational Technologies within power distribution grids, including protection relays, grid automation controllers and systems (experience)
- Experience in proposal development and government funded programs (e.g., DoE, DoD, and other governmental agencies) (experience)
- Strong and effective communication skills, fluent in written and oral English (experience)
- Readiness to travel up to 10% of working time in the EMEA region (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated strong experience in power grid protection & control, power grid components, power grid resilience, grid edge control, substation automation and IEC standards (experience)
- Combined academic and industry expertise in power grid operation, control, modeling and simulation (experience)
- Familiarity with corporate research and development workstyle, technical presentation, idea proposing and project execution (experience)
- Experience participating in (inter)national committees like IEC, IEEE, NEN, VDE, SAG1, CIRED (experience)
- Proven track record in IP generation through patents and disclosures (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the highest level domain expert and leader in research, technology development and demonstration for Medium Voltage standards and applications
- Perform as project lead ensuring technical flow, tracking milestones, coordinating and mentoring project team members
- Lead and contribute to value proposition development for technical projects and programs aligned with Eaton's power management and sustainability goals
- Lead government proposal preparation and project execution to advance ethical, sustainable grid solutions
- Foster business relationships by presenting ideas, participating in ideation events, acquiring resources and funding
- Cultivate external partnerships and align with outside technological advancements in power distribution
- Develop as an industry-recognized SME through participation in conferences, seminars, standard bodies, and consortium meetings to drive Eaton’s innovation leadership
- Lead IP generation through authoring/co-authoring disclosures and patents
- Mentor junior staff, coordinate with other Eaton divisions, and participate in international committees like IEC, IEEE, NEN, VDE
- Represent Eaton at international symposia and conferences, delivering lectures and writing scientific publications
Benefits
- general: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- general: Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team environment
- general: Internal promotion opportunities – Eaton encourages career growth from within
- general: Ongoing learning and development through Eaton University
- general: Focus on employee wellbeing with health, safety, and wellness programs
- general: Commitment to sustainability, reliability, safety, efficiency, and ethical power management practices
- general: Flexible work options including fully remote for eligible locations
- general: Support for work-life balance with up to 10% travel in EMEA
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