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Eaton’s CTO Corporate Technology Office division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer, Grid Intelligence. This position is based out of our Golden, CO facility on a hybrid work schedule.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $100000 - $146000 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.

Position Overview:

As a key contributor to ground-breaking research at Eaton Research Labs, you will be performing research and development into cutting edge power grid technologies with identification of market opportunities, implementation and demonstration in a realistic laboratory, utility or critical facility environments. The successful candidate will be challenged with engaging in research programs on power system protection, grid automation, power systems control, modeling and simulation, and cyber resilience. The major role in this position is to work on technology development research projects in these domains and ensure the successful completion and deliverables.

In addition, you will support business case development and technology evaluation. This role also includes participation in highly visible internal and government funding opportunity solicitation, application, and project execution.

As domain expert, successful candidate will be able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Specifically, internal connections with Eaton’s primary business groups/units, and external connections with universities, national labs, utilities, etc., serve as the key success factors and play an important role.

Ability to concisely communicate sophisticated technologies to a variety of audiences (business leaders, technical and non-technical colleagues and peers), and a good blend of technical knowledge and business acumen are essential.

Eaton is a power management company with over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 160 countries. Eaton Research Labs is a corporate R&D function unit within Eaton's Chief Technology Office, responsible for innovative and breakthrough technology development and potential commercialization for Eaton products and service solutions. This ground-breaking work helps businesses across Eaton solve critical business challenges and uncover new business opportunities.

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.

What you’ll do:

In this role you will:

• Serve as a technical and/or project researcher in technology development, validation and demonstration.

• Work and track on project milestones. Take and possibly assign roles and responsibilities for the project team members.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions contributing to technology strategy development.

• Contribute to the value proposition development for technical projects and programs.

• Contribute to government proposal preparation and/or assist with project execution. May serve as technical lead in proposal preparation and/or owner of work package during project execution.

• Support building business relationships by presenting ideas and projects, participating in ideation events and acquiring resources and funding needed.

• Assist in the identification of leading external partnerships, outside technologies and best practices to bring to Eaton.

• Participate in external open innovation events with universities and research institutes.

• Develop as a subject matter expertise through active participation in conferences, seminars and/or consortium meetings in relevant industry to network and stay current on topics in their field.

• Actively contribute to IP generation through authoring/co-authoring disclosures and patents.

• Effectively apply appropriate processes, systems, and tools.

• Mentor junior staff and consult internal business and engineering customers.

• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Golden, CO to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

+ PhD graduating of May 2026 or Master’s Degree with (3) year of industrial or research experience

+ Additional expertise in at least three of the following areas required:o High Performance Computing and Quantum Computingo AI / Machine Learning applied to power gridso Distribution grid operation and controlo Power grid protection and fault management o Power system modeling and simulationo Grid automation and communicationo Signal processing, data mining and data analyticso Distributed control and agent-based solution applied to power grido CYME and other planning softwareo Cyber resiliency

+ No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Golden, CO

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience on advanced computational methods for power systems

• Experience with simulation tools

• Familiarity and experience with corporate research and development work-style, technical presentation, idea proposing and project execution

Skills:

Position Criteria

• Good combination of education and application experience

• Enthusiasm and capabilities in technology R&D, demonstration and presentation

Additional Information:

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)

• Healthcare/retirement savings programs

• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance

• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs

• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 30-JAN-26

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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.