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About the Role
Eaton’s Electrical Sector in EMEA is seeking a VP Research & Development Engineering EMEA, as the single point of accountability for R&D strategy, portfolio prioritisation, and capability building.
Position Overview
The Vice President ES Research & Development Engineering EMEA leads the region’s R&D in Eaton’s Electrical Sector. They shape products, platforms, architectures, and engineering capability across multiple businesses, oversee an organization of 700+ engineers, and invest in sustainable R&D. Eaton spent $794m on research & development activities in 2024, with a goal to invest $3bn in sustainable R&D by 2030.
The Role Is Accountable For
- Defining and executing a clear, trusted R&D strategy and portfolio logic
- Building enduring R&D capability, with technology and platform coherence across divisions, and high confidence on R&D execution
- Governing portfolio choices and driving trade‑off discipline in R&D investmen...
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