Heat Exchanger Subject Matter Expert

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal, now part of Eaton, seeks a Heat Exchanger Subject Matter Expert to lead design, optimization, deployment and troubleshooting of liquid cooling solutions. You will bridge advanced thermal theory with manufacturing and lifecycle management, contributing to near-term R&D efforts.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5–7+ years of heat-exchange experience, with travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills.
• 5-7+ years of relevant Heat Exchange experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand industry landscape and product types.
• Heat transfer analysis and log mean temperature differences.
• Determine optimal heat exchanger sizing based on fluids and flow.
• Model thermal performance using CFD tools.
• Act as technical authority on heat exchanger solutions.
• Select materials to prevent corrosion and fouling.
• Lead investigations into thermal incidents and downtime reduction.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement and operations.
• Review proposals and assist in vendor qualification.
• Ensure designs and operations meet safety standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Heat exchanger design

CFD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Job description

Job Description

The Heat Exchanger Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the technical authority on liquid-to-liquid and liquid to air heat exchangers, including the design, optimization, deployment, and troubleshooting of liquid cooling heat exchanger solutions. They bridge advanced thermal engineering theory with heat exchanger manufacturing experience, field execution and lifecycle management. Engagement will be for near term and future R&D efforts.

Key responsibilities

• Understand the industry landscape and product types, including relative performance, manufacturing methods and relative costs for different design options.
• Heat transfer analysis - apply advanced thermodynamics to validate system heat balances, fluid dynamics, and calculate log mean temperature differences.
• Determine optimal heat exchanger sizing based on fluid properties (e.g., density, viscosity, thermal conductivity), flow rates, desired heat transfer performance and specify preferred heat exchanger types.
• Utilize industry-standard software and CFD tools to model thermal performance, flow and pressure drops.
• Act as the technical authority on heat exchanger technical solution.
• Select appropriate materials to prevent corrosion, erosion, and fouling.
• Lifecycle Management & Troubleshooting - Lead investigations into thermal incidents, fluid leaks, or performance degradation to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement and operations teams to execute program objectives.
• Review technical proposals, ensure compliance with project requirements, and assist in proposal assessment and vendor qualification.
• Ensure all designs and operations meet industry standards and stringent safety protocols.

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into actionable engineering solutions.
• 5-7+ years of relevant Heat Exchange experience.

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. Ability to travel 50% domestic and international Boyd Thermal by Eaton #LI-AH1

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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.