Engineer

Eaton; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal Systems is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead advanced thermal product development and optimization for customer applications. You will design, analyze, and validate cooling solutions across lab, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams, enabling business growth with technical excellence.

You will apply heat transfer fundamentals, develop CAD models, and perform CFD analyses using FloTHERM/Icepak.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Thermal Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Imaginary line about immigration sponsorship not provided in UK context; ensure local constraints.
• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering with heat transfer specialization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced thermal management products for customer applications.
• Apply heat transfer principles including conduction, convection, and two-phase cooling.
• Analyze and predict performance of thermal systems such as heat pipes, vapor chambers, thermosiphons, and refrigeration systems.
• Create 3D models, product designs, and manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Perform CFD analyses using FloTHERM, Icepak, or equivalent software packages.
• Design and execute experiments to validate product performance and optimize thermal designs.
• Build, test, and evaluate prototypes in a laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with technicians to fabricate, assemble, and validate prototype hardware.
• Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, proposals, datasheets, and customer presentations.
• Support sales teams through proposal development, thermal analysis, customer visits, and technical solution recommendations.
• Assisting with cost estimates, bids, and other customer-facing technical documentation.
• Presenting technical information to engineers, customers, and senior leadership.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Heat transfer

CFD

Prototype testing

CAD modeling

Technical reporting

Customer engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering (heat transfer)

Tools

FloTHERM

Icepak

CAD software

Job description

The Senior Engineer is responsible for conducting advanced thermal product development, analysis, testing, and research activities. This individual will work across engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to design, analyze, validate, and optimize thermal management solutions while supporting business growth through technical expertise and customer engagement. The role will include:

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing advanced thermal management products and solutions for customer applications
• Applying heat transfer principles including conduction, convection, and two-phase thermal technologies
• Analyzing and predicting performance of thermal systems such as heat pipes, vapor chambers, thermosiphons, and refrigeration systems
• Creating 3D models, product designs, and manufacturing drawings using approved CAD software
• Performing CFD analysis using tools such as FloTHERM, Icepak, or equivalent software packages
• Designing and executing experiments to validate product performance and optimize thermal designs
• Building, testing, and evaluating prototypes in a laboratory environment
• Collaborating with technicians to fabricate, assemble, and validate prototype hardware
• Developing technical reports, engineering documentation, proposals, datasheets, and customer presentations
• Supporting sales teams through proposal development, thermal analysis, customer visits, and technical solution recommendations
• Assisting with cost estimates, bids, and other customer-facing technical documentation
• Presenting technical information to engineers, customers, and senior leadership
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Boyd Thermal by 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.
• Must be located within 75 miles of Lancaster PA to be considered. No relocation offered. Active duty military exempt from radius requirements., Master's Degree (M.S. or M.E.) or Ph.D. in Engineering with a specialization in Heat Transfer, Thermal Sciences, or a related discipline
• Experience with two-phase thermal systems and advanced cooling technologies
• Knowledge of heat pipes, vapor chambers, thermosiphons, and refrigeration systems
• Experience with CFD software such as FloTHERM, Icepak, or similar thermal simulation tools
• Hands-on laboratory experience including prototype development and testing
• Experience supporting customer proposals, technical sales efforts, or business development activities
• Experience authoring technical papers, journal publications, or research reports
• Strong understanding of heat transfer fundamentals, including conduction and convection
• Experience creating engineering designs and detailed drawings using CAD software
• Experience conducting engineering analysis and interpreting technical results
• Ability to design experiments, execute testing, and analyze data
• Ability to independently prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation.

About the Company

Boyd Thermal Systems is a global leader in thermal management and engineered material solutions, delivering advanced cooling technologies that enable reliable performance in data centers, telecommunications, aerospace & defense, medical, and industrial applications.