Boyd Thermal by Eaton Junior Thermal Research Engineer

Boyd • Laconia, NH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Thermal Research Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, modeling, and experimental validation of advanced thermal management systems for next-generation electronics cooling applications in data center, semiconductor test and aerospace and defense applications. This role emphasizes thermal-fluid system modeling, data-driven engineering, and product development to accelerate design, optimization, and system-level performance prediction. The Junior Thermal Research Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop innovative thermal management and test solutions for high-performance electronics and data center systems. The role combines thermal system design, modeling, experimentation, and data science techniques, with a focus on enabling faster design cycles and improved system-level insight.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Focus or coursework in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or thermal systems required
• Laboratory experience
• Graduate research experience in thermal-fluid sciences or cooling technologies strongly preferred
• Thermal & Fluid Systems: Two-phase cooling, electronics cooling, refrigeration/HVAC systems, Heat exchanger design, boiling/condensation heat transfer
• Modeling & Simulation: ANSYS (Fluent, Icepak, Mechanical) or similar CFD tools, System-level thermal-fluid modeling
• Data Science & Optimization: Machine learning surrogate modeling, Data-driven engineering approaches
• Programming: Python and/or MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis
• LabVIEW
• Experimental Methods: DOE, instrumentation, DAQ, and experimental validation
• Communications: Strong communications skills to facilitate knowledge sharing
• All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles/80 kilometers) of the Location facility will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to data center cooling or high-performance electronics thermal management
• Experience developing reduced-order or surrogate models for thermal systems
• Familiarity with optimization-driven design workflows
• Experience integrating modeling and experimental validation

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of thermal management systems, including liquid cooling, two-phase cooling, and heat exchanger-based architectures
• Cooling system design including cold plates, cooling distribution units (CDUs) and passive two-phase solutions (heat pipes and vapor chambers)
• Develop and apply thermal-fluid modeling tools (steady-state and transient) for system-level performance prediction, including pressure drop, heat transfer, and coolant distribution
• Implement and use machine learning, AI and data-driven methods
• Support data center cooling system modeling, including rack-level and component-level thermal architecture analysis
• Conduct design of experiments (DOE) and support experimental testing, including instrumentation, data acquisition, and validation of models
• Create and maintain CAD models and engineering documentation (e.g., SolidWorks designs, P&IDs, drawings, and test plans)
• Assist in development of computational tools and simulation frameworks (Python, MATLAB) to support engineering decision-making and research activities
• Support prototype development and testbed construction, including integration of thermal systems and measurement capabilities
• Collaborate with senior engineers and researchers to: Evaluate new cooling technologies, Improve system efficiency and performance, Identify key design tradeoffs, Contribute to technical documentation, reports, and presentations of results
• Support component and material selection for thermal systems (heat exchangers, sensors, cooling loops)
• Assist in manufacturing and assembly support, including prototype builds and testing
• Understand and evaluate trade-offs between cost, performance, and scalability
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers

Benefits

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• Travel may be required up to 10 % of the time
• Opportunity to gain exposure to and work with many cross functional teams
• Exposure to senior leaders within the Electrical Sector businesses – ( leadership level/senior level roles only )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level