Senior Engineer

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead advanced thermal product development from concept through validation. You will work across engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to design, analyze, and optimize cooling solutions while supporting business growth with technical leadership.

The role requires a BS in mechanical-related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Thermal Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in thermal engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced thermal management products for customer applications.
• Apply heat transfer principles including conduction, convection, and two-phase technologies.
• Analyze and predict performance of thermal systems such as heat pipes, vapor chambers, and refrigeration systems.
• Create 3D models, designs and manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Perform CFD analysis using FloTHERM, Icepak, or equivalent tools.
• Design and execute experiments to validate performance and optimize designs.
• Build, test, and evaluate prototypes in a lab environment.
• Collaborate with technicians to fabricate and validate prototype hardware.
• Develop technical reports, datasheets, and customer presentations.
• Support sales with proposals, thermal analysis, and customer visits.

Skills

Heat transfer

CFD analysis

CAD drawings

Prototype testing

Thermal systems

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FloTHERM

Icepak

Job description

Job Description Boyd Thermal by Eaton 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.

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:

• 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

Basic (Required) 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

EEO Statement Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future. We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers. Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow. Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.