Training Specialist - Power Systems Controls

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division delivers end‑to‑end engineering, integration, and field services that keep electrical power systems running safely and reliably. Within EESS, our Power Systems Controls (PSC) team develops the control solutions behind automatic transfer systems, generator paralleling, load management, and microgrid control. As we continue to grow, we are hiring a Training Specialist to help elevate our team’s technical capabilities. In this role, you’ll develop, coordinate, and deliver training that ensures our engineers and field personnel stay aligned, skilled, and ready to support the evolving needs of our customers and the future of energy. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position 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. ## What you’ll do: You'll tun PSC standards, tools, and design methods into clear, practical learning experiences that strengthen internal capability across the organization. From onboarding new engineers to advancing the skills of seasoned team members, you’ll help drive consistency, skill growth, and knowledge retention—ensuring PSC methods are applied effectively in real‑world projects. Empowering engineers. Strengthening execution. Supporting the future of power system controls. The key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining technical training materials for PSC personnel, including instructor led courses and web based learning focused on control system architectures, software templates, and standard design practices.
• Delivering training programs that support consistent application of PSC engineering methods across projects and platforms, with the goal of reducing design variability and rework.
• Converting engineering standards, templates, and internal guidance into structured training content that clearly communicates technical intent, constraints, and common application pitfalls.
• Supporting onboarding of new PSC engineers by providing role appropriate training that accelerates time to productivity and reinforces expected engineering practices.
• Working with PSC subject matter experts to capture lessons learned, updates to standard designs, and evolving practices and incorporate them into training curricula.
• Supporting customer facing training activities when required, ensuring customers understand PSC control system operation, configuration, and maintenance at an appropriate level.
• Tracking training participation and curriculum coverage and provide feedback to PSC leadership to support continuous improvement of training programs.

## Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 7 years of controls experience OR Master's degree with at least 5 years of controls experience OR a minimum 10 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in power system controls or industrial automation, including experience developing, standardizing, or teaching control system designs, software architectures, or engineering practices.
• Professional Engineering License
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)

## POSITION CRITERIA:

• Safety Compliance: Ability to successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety programs and policies, including role-applicable requirements of the Eaton Electrical Safety Standards (EESS) Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and all required initial and recurring certifications.
• Industrial Environment Readiness: Ability to work safely around energized and de-energized electrical equipment in industrial and commercial customer environments.
• Software Development Fundamentals: Strong understanding of software development and testing practices applicable to industrial automation and control systems, including modular design principles, version control concepts, and structured testing approaches. Familiarity with object-oriented design concepts as applied to control system software is required.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Demonstrated ability to develop clear, accurate, and well-structured technical documentation and training materials, and to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to engineering, technical, and non-technical audiences.
• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.

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