Power Electronics Engineering Manager
Eaton's new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, was completed in November 2023. The 16,500 m² site houses research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof, which will create plenty of additional jobs.
As one of the world's largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton's expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility will serve as Eaton's Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.
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What you'll do:
As a Power Electronics Engineering Manager, you will lead an 8- person strong team at EMEA 3-phase UPS R&D organization. The team includes power electronics engineers developing and sustaining UPS and Energy storage products.
Responsibilities:
- Leads and manages Power Electronics Engineering team
- Coordinates power electronics engineer resourcing in R&D projects
- Gives technical supervision in design tasks
- Participates in R&D activities as a technical expert
- Coordinates engineering process development activities related to power electronics engineering
- Responsible of teams job safety in R&D test labs together with Lead Safety Engineer
- Guides and mentors colleagues on UPS design and testing
- Gives technical support on UPS systems to product management, technical support, sales support, manufacturing and sales
- Manages competence and performance development of his/her direct reports
- Recruits team members, maintains team proficiency
- Manages working hours, absences and vacation administration of the team
Qualifications:
- Master / Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Skills:
- Experience in power electronics (preferable), or a very strong experience in electrical product design. Understanding of for example mechanics and embedded technology are considered a strong advantage.
- Experience from working in cross-functional teams, and preferably experience from working in an international team or organization.
- Experience from team leading, or at least strong competencies to take that step in your career.
- Strong English language skills, in both writing and speaking.
What we can offer to you:
- Contract in a fast- growing global company
- Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team
- Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
- Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us
If you are interested about this position, please fill in your application, and download your CV too. If you have any questions for us, please contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Juhani Äikäs; 040 5727 556 / [email protected].
About Us
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges, and doing what's best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton is marking its 100th anniversary of being listed on the New York Stock Exchange. We reported revenues of $20.8 billion in 2022 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.