VP Research & Development Engineering EMEA

Dublin, Ireland, Ireland • Posted June 06, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted: June 06, 2026
Category: other-general
Application Deadline: June 11, 2026

Role Description

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.

**What you’ll do:**

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 d...

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