Job Description
Eaton Corporation is looking for a Global Technology Director. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Director with be responsible for leading a global team of scientists and engineers and providing strategic direction in the field of Energy Systems (including integration and control of distributed energy resources, DC distribution and EVCI, grid intelligence, and transportation electrification) within Eaton’s Research Lab Group. This position will be based in Eaton’s Research Lab (co-located with NREL) in Golden, Colorado.
Essential Functions - Provide leadership across the division to drive collaborative strategies and solutions to ensure active leadership from management and ownership by all employees.
- Build strategic relationships with external customers and internal and external ecosystems to develop and implement technology and commercial strategies and translate them into solutions across various applications and markets.
- Partner closely with leadership at both the group and sector levels within technology and operations.
- Be a critical champion in driving the lab’s advancements in more electric mobility solutions and the emerging requirements of a flexible grid.
- Connect the lab’s initiatives to the “Voice of The Customer” to increase market share in the development and growth of technology roadmaps in intelligent power management solutions.
- Be a partner in the paradigm shift within the technology model with a clear focus on building a connective electric ecosystem.
- Responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships with the external technical community and academia and leveraging these partnerships to develop research programs and obtain government funding to advance research in the area of energy systems as relevant for Eaton.
- Provide leadership to the department in terms of guidance, coaching and development of the technical staff; selection and retention of employees; and administrative leadership for the department.
Position Criteria - Results-oriented leader with a strong commitment to deliver on time while meeting all program objectives.
- Possess excellent leadership skills, broad-based technology knowledge in the power systems space, and a demonstrated track record of building organizational capability across a global technology team.
- Must be well-versed in progressive ideas in interconnected product development and innovation within a global manufacturing environment.
- Have a successful track record working with complex and diverse system solutions.
- A track record of demonstrated success in influencing technology and business leaders with respect to a long-term technology vision, and the appropriate agenda and plans for implementation.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written
- Ability to lead effectively in a matrix organization, in virtual teams (across different locations), and cross-cultural environments.
- Ability to effectively interact with others, establishing open, candid, and trusting relationships.
- Ability to influence others through utilization of leadership skills.
Required Qualifications - 7 years of engineering experience in power distribution systems, smart grids and microgrids, distributed generation or energy storage along with an equal number of years in applied research, new product development or program management
- 3 years of experience managing a highly talented technology team, which includes well-regarded technical talent, across a broad international footprint.
- Demonstrated experience in building organizational technology capabilities through talent acquisition, training and development, and a motivated leadership style that results in increased levels of performance.
- Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
Eaton Leadership Attributes - Growth mindset: Demonstrates entrepreneurship, business and financial savvy aligned to the customer.
- Influences, empowers, and fosters the execution of key priorities.
- Demonstrates decision effectiveness: Leverages critical thinking skills and data to create new insights and improve decision speed and quality.
- Followership: Attracts, develops, retains, and promotes talent while creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Values human connections and demonstrates emotional intelligence: i.e., self-awareness, empathy, and resiliency.
Education - An undergraduate degree is required. A Master’s degree and/or PhD is preferred.
Compensation - Eaton recognizes this role as a critical position within the corporation and will create a compelling package consisting of a base salary, employee incentive compensation, including long term incentive and complete benefits.
Location: - This position will be based in Eaton’s Research Lab (co-located with NREL) in Golden, Colorado.
About Eaton 2025 Annual Investor Conference: Sustainability Report At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $176249.97 - $258499.96 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.
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