Engineering Specialist - Energy Transition and DC Systems

Golden, CO$122k–$179kPosted Jul 16, 2026
Single PositionView All JobsEngineering Specialist - Energy Transition and DC SystemsGolden, Colorado, USA, 80401 No longer accepting applications.Job Req ID62394Work TypeHybridDepartmentResearch & Development EngineeringHiring ProgramOtherRelocation AssistanceRelocation from within hiring country onlyEaton’s CTO Corporate Technology Office division is currently seeking a Engineering Specialist - Energy Transition and DC Systems. The expected annual salary range for this role is $122000 - $179000 a year.  Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: Eaton Research Labs (ERL) is currently looking for a Engineering Specialist to join our energy transition and DC systems team in Golden CO. If candidate is not located within a 50 mile radius of Golden, CO relocation will be considered. We are looking for an experienced candidate in one of the following areas: Specialty 1: AI/ML based energy systems design, controls, and optimizations; or, Specialty 2: DC technologies related to data center and EV charging applications. Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. The ERL is a corporate R&D function within Eaton's Chief Technology Office, responsible for innovative and breakthrough technology development and commercialization for Eaton products and service solutions. The Engineering Specialist will report to Senior Global Technology Manager and help identify key technical gaps and influence technology roadmaps for Eaton’s products and services. 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.Job Responsibilities: •    Serve as a domain expert and leader in research, technology development and demonstration.•    Perform as project lead with responsibilities to ensure technical flow, track on project milestones, coordinate and mentor project team members. •    Lead and contribute to the value proposition development for technical projects and programs.•    Lead and contribute to government proposal preparation and project execution.    •    Play a pivotal role in fostering business relationships by presenting ideas and projects, participating in ideation events, acquiring resources, and funding.      •    Execute essential functions in cultivating external partnerships and aligning with outside technological advancements.•    Develop as an industry recognized subject matter expert through active participation in conferences, seminars, standard bodies, and relevant industrial/academic consortium meetings to drive Eaton’s innovation leadership.      •    Lead and contribute to IP generation through authoring/co-authoring disclosures and patents.Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications:•    Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution plus •    Minimum 9 years of industrial/entrepreneurial experience after Master’s in researching, developing and designing technology solutions in AI/ML for energy systems or in DC system design and control technologies.Or•    PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution plus •    Minimum 4 years of industrial/entrepreneurial/academic experience after Ph.D. in researching, developing and designing technology solutions in AI/ML for energy systems or in DC system design and control technologies.•    Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.Preferred qualifications:•    Background in energy systems, including power systems, renewable energy, and control systems.•    Expertise in...

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