Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States
Accomplished Electrical Engineering Leader with over 27+ years of experience managing high-level R&D, product development, and engineering operations in the power systems and high-voltage industry. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, launching high-performance systems, and contributing to military, utility, and EV sectors. Strong knowledge in transmission and underground power lines, as well as substation design and commissioning. Expertise spans high-voltage systems, microengineering, power electronics, and standards leadership. Strong international experience, with a career spanning North America and Europe. Consistently delivers innovative, technically sound, and commercially viable solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Primary Function: Manages the operation and enhancement of the Power Test Lab at Eaton Horseheads. Applies expert and seasoned technical knowledge concerning vacuum interrupters and electrical power systems and standards to the following functions - To advance the development of the vacuum interrupter (VI’s) product line by assisting the R&D and Design personnel with the testing of vacuum interrupters and the interpretation of test data. - To advance the operation of the lab through development and implementation of test procedures and the definition and acquisition of capital equipment for the lab to improve performance. - To advise the Eaton Horseheads production team on manufacturing and production testing issues - To lead and participate in international standards development for electrical power switchgear, especially as they involve the application of vacuum interrupters. Essential Functions: A. Leads the total Eaton effort in the testing and application of VI’s for new products and applications. Establishes the current and voltage ranges in which VI’s can be applied. B. Plans the operation and the schedule for the Horseheads High Power Test Lab to accommodate the testing of new VI designs, of new VI applications, customer prototype switching systems and new Eaton switch designs. Regularly prepares timely reports on test program status. C. Identifies and acquires new technology to improve laboratory operations. D. Originates advanced R&D projects into new test methods and VI application areas. E. Drives the application of the VI across the Global Eaton product range as an active consultant and technical expert to the various Eaton development and engineering groups. F. Prepares archival quality scientific papers for presentation at scientific conferences and for publication in technical and scientific journals.
Project Manager/ Senior Scientist (Transmission & Distribution Technologies) Project leader for Kinectrics dealing with projects covering all aspects of Medium Voltage Cables & High Voltage Engineering including research, development and testing with both laboratory and field testing settings. Develop proposals for customers, present these proposals in client meetings and negotiate scope and price as required to meet customer expectations. Initiate, plan, organize and conduct consulting projects in the above areas. Schedule and lead teams, who participate in various projects related to Medium and High voltage Engineering. Prepare and release tests reports following experiments/tests undertaken in the labs or on the field.