Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Senior Electrical Engineer

Boyd; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd is seeking an hands-on Electrical Engineer to design electrical and control panels for liquid cooling systems. You will select components, create schematics, and develop control firmware or work with software engineers.

You’ll test, debug, and ensure performance within schedule and budget. You will collaborate with mechanical, refrigeration, and manufacturing teams, developing control strategies, integrating sensors and actuators, and delivering robust HMI interfaces for cooling operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in designing, programming, and maintaining control systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on PLC programming, HMI development, and sensor network integration.
• Experience with communications protocols (RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, SNMP, REST API).

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures for liquid cooling products.
• Design and implement control algorithms for real-time cooling based on sensor data.
• Integrate sensors, controllers and actuators for monitoring and control.
• Create and update electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Program/configure controllers and develop HMI interfaces for cooling ops.
• Commission, test, and validate control systems and ensure reliable performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in design reviews.
• Plan, schedule, and budget for data center cooling projects and retrofits.
• Maintain documentation for control designs and programming changes.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for production cooling systems.
• Develop verification test plans and ensure safety/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Control systems

Automation

Cooling fundamentals

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

HMI development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degrees or certifications (HVAC, refrigeration)

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

Sensor networks integration

RS-232/RS-485

Ethernet

REST API

PLM software

MRP software (Oracle cloud)

Mixed signal oscilloscopes

DVMs

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Hands-on Electrical Engineer responsible for designing electrical and control panels used in liquid cooling system products with both high and low voltages. This person would work with a small team of mechanical, refrigeration and manufacturing engineers to bring the new product though its full product development process, which includes early concept thru production support. The candidate would be responsible for electrical component selection, schematic and wire run list creation, designing control solutions (functional control logic and PID control loops for temperature, flow and pressure) and PCBA / PLC control firmware. This position would either develop the firmware directly or work with a separate software engineer on the development. The person would work with the full engineering team for testing and debugging of the system under development. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the product's electrical hardware and firmware meets the functional and performance requirements, while working with the team to deliver on schedule and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

Control System Design & Integration:

• Develop control system architectures
• Design and implement control algorithms to dynamically adjust cooling capacity based on real-time data (e.g., temperature, humidity, load).
• Integrate sensors, controllers, and actuators to monitor and control cooling systems.
• Create and update electrical schematics and control diagrams cooling systems.

Programming & Commissioning:

• Program and configure controllers and develop HMI interfaces tailored to system cooling operations.
• Commission, test, and validate control systems, ensuring smooth startup and reliable performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.

Collaboration & Project Management:

• Work closely with teams to ensure cooling solutions meet performance requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews, providing technical insights on cooling control challenges and opportunities.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and budgeting for data center cooling projects and retrofits.

Documentation:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for control system designs and programming changes.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for production cooling systems.
• Develop and execute verification test plans.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure that all cooling control systems comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., UL/CE guidelines).

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., HVAC, refrigeration) a plus.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in designing, programming, and maintaining control systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and integration of sensor networks.
• Working experience with communications protocols, i.e. RS-232, RS-485, ethernet, SNMP, rest API, etc.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of control systems, automation, and cooling fundamentals (thermal management, airflow, and load balancing).
• Proficient in creating and interpreting electrical schematics and control logic diagrams.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of engineering tools:
• PLM software
• MRP software (Oracle cloud a plus)
• Knowledgeable / experienced in working with mixed signal oscilloscopes, DVMs etc.

Base compensation 125K-160K bonus eligible

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All Job Posting Locations

Billerica, Woburn

Remote Type

On-Site

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