Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Senior Engineer

Boyd • Lancaster, CA

63d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts advanced thermal related product development activities and research. Helps train new engineers and technicians. This role involves an intimate understanding of conduction and convection heat transfer, with additional experience with two-phase heat transfer being a plus. The engineer will also have an understanding of two-phase system operation and performance prediction, with example applications including heat pipes, vapor chambers, thermosiphons, and/or refrigeration systems. Proficiency in solid modeling for designing products and creating drawings, as well as CFD analysis using programs like Flotherm or Icepak, is expected. The role requires the ability to design experiments and test prototypes, demonstrating a hands-on approach in the lab and collaborating with technicians. Strong technical writing and presentation skills are essential for writing technical reports, proposals, journal papers, and/or technical articles. The position also supports sales through proposal writing, conducting analysis, generating solutions to customer requirements, preparing datasheets, customer visits, and preparing cost/bid supporting information.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write technical papers involving original or innovative ideas.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to senior management, engineers, customers, and/or public groups.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, algebra, and statistical theory.
• Regularly required to speak and listen.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to use a computer, operate test equipment, and/or build prototype units.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and color vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience with two-phase heat transfer is a plus.
• Example applications include heat pipes, vapor chambers, thermosiphons, and/or refrigeration systems.
• Average to proficient at designing products with an approved solid modeling program and creating properly dimension drawings.
• Average to proficient at CFD analysis using one or more approved programs such as Flotherm or Icepak.
• Master's degree (M.S. or M.E.) and/or a PhD in Engineering with specialization in heat transfer or a subject area of the thermal sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts advanced thermal related product development activities and research.
• Helps train new engineers and technicians.
• Demonstrates an intimate understanding of conduction and convection heat transfer.
• Has an understanding of two-phase system operation and performance prediction.
• Designs products with an approved solid modeling program and creating properly dimension drawings.
• Performs CFD analysis using one or more approved programs such as Flotherm or Icepak.
• Designs experiments and test prototypes.
• Demonstrates a hands-on approach to work in the lab and can work with technicians to build and test prototypes.
• Independently writes technical reports, proposals, journal papers, and/or technical articles.
• Supports sales through proposal writing, conducting analysis, and generating solutions to customer’s requirements, preparing datasheets, customer visits and preparing cost/bid supporting information.

Benefits

• Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
• We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future.
• By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.

What This Job Offers

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