Engineering Specialist – BMS Battery Algorithm

Eaton is seeking an Engineering Specialist – BMS Battery Algorithm for its Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, and Battery Center of Excellence (CoE) located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The position is eligible for a hybrid work setup.Position Overview:Eaton’s Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, and Battery Center of Excellence (CoE) accelerates the company’s growth through the development of battery platforms that are battery-agnostic, scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable, as well as standardized design methodologies and tools that can be adopted by multiple business units, which provides a foundation for our business to more rapidly develop innovative products with energy storage.This individual will be responsible for BMS battery algorithm development, including modeling, algorithm designs, implementation, and validation, for various applications such as UPS or energy storage applications. This individual will also be responsible for driving the use and adoption of model-based techniques during the NPI process. This includes the use of Model in the Loop (MIL) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) methodologies during the design and validation.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.In this function you will:Develop and implement battery management algorithms such as State of Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH), thermal management, and life prediction

Initiate and lead design reviews and technical discussions, including brainstorming

Develop battery models for performance and lifetime to support algorithm needs

Support battery cell and module testing for characterization

Develop test plans and procedures for algorithm validation

Validate the algorithms on HIL and lab

Work closely with the battery system, electrical, and FW engineers to implement, validate and test the algorithms

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution

Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in Li-Ion battery algorithm development, including modeling, algorithm design, implementation, and validation

Preferred Qualifications:MS or Ph.D. in engineering or science from an accredited institution

Experience in model-based battery algorithm development (e.g., Simulink Coder)

Experience in battery algorithm validation with Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) (e.g., OPAL-RT)

Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members

Design for Six Sigma certification

Understanding of different types of Li-Ion battery technology, their performance, and characteristics

Experience in developing physics-based and empirical models for battery modeling

Experience with battery testing and characterization

Experience in developing test plans to validate the algorithms and implementation

Position Criteria:Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.

Good communication and presentation skills

Collaborative orientation, the ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented, global, and diverse environment.

Consistently acts in an ethical, open, honest, trustworthy, and truthful manner.

Desire for innovation, new product development, program management … to make what matters work!

The position requires up to 10% travel domestic and international.

Bilingual in English/Korean or English/Chinese

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes

Customer-focused with good relationship building skills

Ability to learn new skills, technical knowledge, products, or industry

Strong written communication and verbal communication skills

Understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory standards (UL1642, UL1973, UL9540, etc.)

Understanding of battery management system (BMS) requirements and functionality

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 412-893-3600 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. All other inquiries related to your job search will not be supported by this phone number.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 has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.Job: EngineeringRegion: North America – US/Puerto RicoOrganization: Electrical SectorJob Level: Individual ContributorSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto RicoTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeIndeed Sponsored Job: Yes – SB Ed