Eaton
VP, Data Center Segment -Power Systems Architect
Eaton, New York, New York, us, 10261
What you’ll do:
The primary function of this role is to guide the product management cycle and influence the market in the critical power space within the datacenter segment.
Principal areas of responsibility
Research trends in the IT and Datacenter industries that may impact the way electrical energy and heat are managed in datacenters, and the way datacenters are built and managed over their lifecycle
Research new technologies available with Eaton ERLs, Universities, and other technology companies of all sizes
Work with BUs and KAMs to formulate possible future scenarios for various types of datacenters, and how Eaton can differentiate by designing the architecture offering the best value proposition to all stages of the datacenter design, build, operations and maintenance. Work with ERLs and BUs to implement architecture recommendations
Interact with key industry leaders to perform VoC, receive feedback on our offerings and influence engineering choices.
Research the IT and datacenter industries and new technologies
Participate in key IT and datacenter technical conferences (trade of academic), engage with customers’, thought leaders, and engineers to identify emerging topics, central to the industry
Regularly interact with partners (upstream, downstream, technology) to discuss industry trends
Work with ERLs and university partners to understand emerging technologies and establish research priorities
Represent Eaton in universities with major clusters of labs working on computer science and datacenters
Formulate possible future scenarios for various types of datacenters
Work with leaders to segment the datacenter industry by archetype
Formulate requirements and scenarios for each datacenter archetype that will serve as reference point for VoC, influence and research / NPD
Work with GPLs and Engineering leaders to create roadmaps aligned with scenarios
Actively contribute to the Eaton planning cycle, including Strategy Plan, GPL waterline or direct involvement in important NPDs
Interact frequently with customers and partners
Conduct VoC to deepen our understanding of customers' constraints and requirements and influence their design
Work with partners on common designs to resolve constraints and satisfy requirements
Engage with customers outside of bidding periods to discuss options and drive preferences for Eaton
Contribute directly to specific bids for enterprise/strategic customers
Regularly represent Eaton's view on datacenters in media and conferences
Represent the technical and economic vision of Eaton for the datacenters in public settings and with the press
Promote Eaton’s viewpoint with regulators and lawmakers as needed
Qualifications:
Master degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
15+ years’ experience as a lead engineer/thought leader, with experience in the datacenter or IT industry
Deep knowledge of all the critical power chain systems. Working knowledge of construction methods and thermal management
Experience in datacenter design and construction
Proven track record of successfully interacting at C level with customers and channel partners
Proven ability to speak publicly and engage diverse audiences
Knowledge in product lines of Eaton Electrical segments (plus)
Knowledge and experience with go-to-market / datacenter ecosystem
Proven ability to educate stakeholders on need for change and lead the way forward
Capacity to obtain VoC from customers and partners, even when it contradicts our positions
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $195,000.03 - 286,000.04 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.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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 here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The primary function of this role is to guide the product management cycle and influence the market in the critical power space within the datacenter segment.
Principal areas of responsibility
Research trends in the IT and Datacenter industries that may impact the way electrical energy and heat are managed in datacenters, and the way datacenters are built and managed over their lifecycle
Research new technologies available with Eaton ERLs, Universities, and other technology companies of all sizes
Work with BUs and KAMs to formulate possible future scenarios for various types of datacenters, and how Eaton can differentiate by designing the architecture offering the best value proposition to all stages of the datacenter design, build, operations and maintenance. Work with ERLs and BUs to implement architecture recommendations
Interact with key industry leaders to perform VoC, receive feedback on our offerings and influence engineering choices.
Research the IT and datacenter industries and new technologies
Participate in key IT and datacenter technical conferences (trade of academic), engage with customers’, thought leaders, and engineers to identify emerging topics, central to the industry
Regularly interact with partners (upstream, downstream, technology) to discuss industry trends
Work with ERLs and university partners to understand emerging technologies and establish research priorities
Represent Eaton in universities with major clusters of labs working on computer science and datacenters
Formulate possible future scenarios for various types of datacenters
Work with leaders to segment the datacenter industry by archetype
Formulate requirements and scenarios for each datacenter archetype that will serve as reference point for VoC, influence and research / NPD
Work with GPLs and Engineering leaders to create roadmaps aligned with scenarios
Actively contribute to the Eaton planning cycle, including Strategy Plan, GPL waterline or direct involvement in important NPDs
Interact frequently with customers and partners
Conduct VoC to deepen our understanding of customers' constraints and requirements and influence their design
Work with partners on common designs to resolve constraints and satisfy requirements
Engage with customers outside of bidding periods to discuss options and drive preferences for Eaton
Contribute directly to specific bids for enterprise/strategic customers
Regularly represent Eaton's view on datacenters in media and conferences
Represent the technical and economic vision of Eaton for the datacenters in public settings and with the press
Promote Eaton’s viewpoint with regulators and lawmakers as needed
Qualifications:
Master degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
15+ years’ experience as a lead engineer/thought leader, with experience in the datacenter or IT industry
Deep knowledge of all the critical power chain systems. Working knowledge of construction methods and thermal management
Experience in datacenter design and construction
Proven track record of successfully interacting at C level with customers and channel partners
Proven ability to speak publicly and engage diverse audiences
Knowledge in product lines of Eaton Electrical segments (plus)
Knowledge and experience with go-to-market / datacenter ecosystem
Proven ability to educate stakeholders on need for change and lead the way forward
Capacity to obtain VoC from customers and partners, even when it contradicts our positions
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $195,000.03 - 286,000.04 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.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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 here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.