Lead Design Specialist (Burlington)

Eatonu2019s Electrical sector is seeking Lead Design Specialist in our Burlington, head office. This role is hybrid and offers benefits from day one. The expected annual salary range for this role is $93000 - $117000 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. **Join Our Team: Making a Difference at Eaton** The Lead Design Specialist will be responsible for the design and development of electrical systems, control hardware, and power electronics for digitally enabled and electrically integrated products. This role provides end to end technical ownership across product definition, electrical system architecture, detailed hardware design, verification, certification, and release to production. The position requires a robust understanding of electrical system requirements, including the integration of electronics within industrial electrical equipment, power distribution, protection, and control systems. The role applies deep expertise in power electronics and control hardware while ensuring solutions meet applicable Canadian and international codes, standards, and system level constraints. This role works closely with Product Marketing, global development teams, manufacturing, and external partners to deliver both standard and custom solutions aligned with business strategy. Key application areas include Fire Pump Controllers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI), energy transition systems, and digitally connected electrical devices. The role also supports third party development and partnership projects through system architecture definition and technical specification development. **What youu2019ll do:** u2022 Define electrical and control system requirements based on customer, regulatory, and product needs. u2022 Develop electrical system architectures integrating power electronics, control hardware, sensors, protection devices, and communication interfaces. u2022 Collaborate with Product Marketing to translate market requirements into clear electrical system specifications and execution plans. u2022 Lead electrical and electronics development activities for Fire Pump Controllers and other power control products. u2022 Develop, review and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams using ECAD tools, to ensure functional correctness, code compliance, and manufacturability. u2022 Design and evaluate power and control hardware, including PCBA based solutions, and support sourcing or outsourcing strategies as required. u2022 Define and execute design verification, qualification, and system level test plans to confirm electrical and functional performance. u2022 Support manufacturing and industrialization through prototype builds, design transfer, and production readiness activities. u2022 Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on projects involving power conversion systems, and industrial enclosed controls. u2022 Prepare and coordinate samples, documentation, and technical support for regulatory and agency compliance testing (CSA, UL). **Qualifications:** **Required (Basic) Qualifications:** u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. u2022 Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in electrical product design. u2022 Experience designing or supporting power electronics for industrial or control applications. u2022 Hands on experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic circuits using standard laboratory equipment. u2022 Strong understanding of electrical systems, including power distribution and protection. u2022 Demonstrated laboratory testing expertise using oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, spectrum analysers, and related test equipment. u2022 Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future. **Preferred qualifications:** u2022 Masteru2019s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. u2022 P. Eng. designation in Canada, or eligibility for registration. u2022 Understanding of hardware security concepts such as secure boot, device authentication, and digital certificates. u2022 Familiarity with regulatory and agency approval requirements and design for compliance (CSA, UL). u2022 Programming experience in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python. u2022 Experience with modelling and simulation tools including MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and LTspice. **Skills:** u2022 Highly motivated technical leader demonstrating strong initiative, curiosity, and ownership of complex engineering problems in a fast-paced engineering environment. u2022 Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross functional teams. u2022 Strong analytical capability with proven expertise in structured problem solving and technical decision making. u2022 Design experience in industrial power electronics applications such as soft starters, VFDs, transfer switches, EV chargers, and similar systems. u2022 Proven expertise in control hardware design, including low power logic circuits, PCB layout, signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation. u2022 Experience with component analysis and characterisation of passive and active devices. u2022 In depth understanding of power electronics design fundamentals, including gate drive design, thermal management, sensing techniques, protection circuitry, EMI reduction, and analogue signal conditioning. u2022 Working knowledge of embedded firmware for controller based systems, including hardwareu2013firmware integration and debug support. u2022 Proven capability in defining system architectures, technical specifications, and hardware designs for industrial power conversion systems and electrically integrated products. u2022 Ability to produce clear, detailed technical specifications derived from marketing, customer, and regulatory requirements. u2022 Strong attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices supporting design, validation, certification, and product release. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidatesu2019 privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. This posting is for an existing vacancy. At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI. Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: Company/Accessibility/index.htm We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. 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 Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. 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