VP Research & Development Engineering EMEA

About this role

Responsibilities

• The Vice President ES Research & Development Engineering EMEA is the leader accountable for Research & Development Engineering (RDE) in Eaton's Electrical Sector in the region. They are the single point of accountability for R&D strategy, portfolio prioritisation, and capability building - shaping products, platforms, architectures, and engineering capability across multiple Electrical Sector businesses.
• Eaton spent $794m on research & development activities in 2024, with a goal to invest $3bn in sustainable R&D by 2030. This role leads an organization of 700+ engineers and technology professionals in direct or functional reporting. It is one of the most influential technical leadership roles in Eaton's Electrical Sector, and business critical due to the complexity of scope, strategic impact, and enterprise visibility.
• Position Overview
• To lead, shape, and deliver the future of Electrical Sector research and development innovation in EMEA by combining excellence in innovation, operations, and leadership. Our strategy for growth is increasing technical, digital and regulatory complexity, with multiple, distinct businesses relying on shared RDE capability and architecture.
• 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 investments
• Developing a strong and visible depth of leadership bench
• Representing Eaton credibly with executive, customer, and ecosystem stakeholders
• The Vice President holds overall accountability for ES RDE‑owned scope within the EMEA Engineering Innovation Center (EEIC) in Prague, enc