Engineering Technician

A. B. Boyd Co. (DNU) (inactive); Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal (now part of Eaton) is seeking a Senior Technician to fabricate, assemble, and test electronic and mechanical parts for advanced cooling systems in Fredericksburg, VA. The role involves wiring, enclosure assembly, PCB soldering, and participating in design reviews within a fast-paced engineering team.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and collaboration across disciplines to turn concepts into reliable products for enterprise and aerospace/defense markets.

Qualifications

• 2-10+ years in electrical and mechanical assembly and test.
• Able to read drawings and schematics with accuracy.
• Board-level soldering experience including mixed-signal Analog/Digital.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical and mechanical components within multidisciplinary teams.
• Install components, review schematics, and assist PCB fabrication.
• Lead testing on new and modified designs and document results.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Assembly

Schematic reading

PCB soldering

Test & validation

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Signal generators

Soldering equipment

Power tools

Job description

Job Description Sr. Technician

Job Profile Summary

The Technician Professional is responsible for fabricating, assembling, modifying, and evaluating electronic/mechanical parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems including thermal management, control, and power distribution.

Job Description Boyd’s Advanced Cooling Division, located in Fredericksburg, VA, is developing innovative thermal solutions for the enterprise and aerospace/defense industry.

The team is seeking to grow our multi-disciplined engineering and technician team to tackle new challenges in the industry and is seeking a talented Senior Technician to fill a critical role within the team.

If you are a motivated and self-starting engineer interested in understanding entire systems and applying your understanding to turn concepts into great products, we are looking forward to you joining our team.

General Responsibilities

• Assembling electrical product designs within an inter-disciplinary team to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges including cable fabrication, electronic enclosure wirings, system cable routing, printed circuit board soldering, and wiring quality checks
• Assembling mechanical system components including motors, heat exchangers, piping, cable routing, printed circuit board install, rack structures
• Install electrical components, create and review schematics, performs PCB repair and fabrication, and assists in finding vendors to fabricate designed PCBs
• Leads testing on new and modified designs
• Develops and carries out test plans and qualification testing required for production launch
• Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons learned; produce assembly work instruction, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures

Experience / Qualification

• 2-10+ years of relevant work experience in electrical and mechanical part/system assembly and test
• Competent in use of reading drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Demonstrated experience in board-level electronic circuit soldering, including mixed-signal Analog/Digital
• Experience with serial data, power, and sensor cable fabrication and quality checks
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues during board bring up and validation
• Comfortable with standard lab equipment o DMM, oscilloscope, signal generators, soldering equipment, general power tools
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Interview Requirements and Candidate Privacy Notice

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

All Job Posting Locations Fredericksburg Remote Type On-Site

EEO Statement

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Accommodations

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Boyd Thermal is now part of Eaton—bringing together two strong teams to serve high-growth markets like AI, aerospace, and data centers. The combination of Boyd Thermal’s advanced thermal capabilities and Eaton’s power-management expertise creates a best-in-class, end-to-end portfolio that improves reliability and speed for customers. Eaton is investing in both the technology and the people to scale globally, marking the start of a new growth chapter. As integration progresses, some employment programs or benefits may change for select employees. 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.