Job Description

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Director, Codes & Standards - Data Centers & Direct Current Applications.

Salary: $165000 - $242000 per year. Eligible for variable incentive program.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute strategies for compliance with codes and standards across Electrical and Industrial Sectors, with emphasis on data centers and DC systems.
• Interpret and apply relevant standards to new and existing products, ensuring feasibility and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and validation teams to ensure certification and ongoing compliance.
• Advise business units and sales teams on regulatory considerations for data centers and DC applications.
• Represent Eaton at industry meetings and standards committees to influence development and stay ahead of changes.
• Prepare technical papers and deliver seminars on codes and standards for data centers and DC engineering.
• Ensure compliance with major international standards for data centers and DC systems:
  • IEC Standards: Electrical safety, DC circuit protection, power converters, and automation for reliable operation.
  • NFPA Standards: Electrical installation, maintenance, workplace safety, and fire protection for IT and telecom facilities.
  • UL Standards: Product safety and performance for electrical equipment, wiring, UPS systems, and stationary batteries.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in codes and standards, including work with compliance and standards organizations.
• Must have or obtain a passport and be willing to travel internationally.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside a 50‑mile radius of Raleigh, NC; Beachwood, OH; Milwaukee, WI; Moon Township, PA; or Peachtree City, GA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in IEC, NFPA, and UL standards for data centers and DC systems.
• Technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, DC power systems, and product safety regulations.
• Experience influencing codes‑making processes and participation in standards committees.
• Strong understanding of power converters (UPS, inverters, chargers) and new product development processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

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Benefits

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. 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.

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