Senior Engineer - Boyd Thermal by Eaton

Boyd Thermal by Eaton; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer in the Lancaster, PA location. The role focuses on advanced thermal development activities for aerospace and defense applications, with emphasis on attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will engage in heat transfer analysis, CFD, solid modeling, and technical writing, while supporting sales through proposals and cost/bid analysis. Strong project management and presentation skills are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with 15+ years of experience, MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
• ITAR compliance and U.S. Persons required.
• No immigration sponsorship offered; candidate must reside within the specified area.

Responsibilities

• Conducts advanced thermal product development activities and research.
• Train engineers and technicians.
• Support sales through proposals, analysis, and datasheet preparation.
• Ensure on-time deliveries and manage project costs.

Skills

Heat transfer analysis

Solid modeling

CFD analysis

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Sales support

Project management

Education

B.S. in Engineering (15+ years)

M.S. in Engineering (10+ years)

PhD in Engineering (5+ years)

Tools

Flotherm

Icepak

Job description

Job Description

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer in our Lancaster, PA location.

Primary Functions

The ideal candidate will Conducts advanced thermal related product development activities and research and helps train new engineers and technicians. This role plays a critical part in aerospace and defense applications. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will have a direct impact on our operational success and customer satisfaction

Essential Functions

• Heat Transfer and Heat Pipe Analysis: Demonstrate an intimate understanding of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer as well as demonstrating an in-depth understanding of heat pipe operation and performance prediction.
• Solid Modeling: Average to proficient at designing products with an approved solid modeling program and creating properly dimensioned drawings to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards (ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-1994).
• CFD Analysis: Average to proficient at CFD analysis using one or more approved programs such as Flotherm or Icepak.
• Technical Writing and Reporting: Skilled at independently writing technical reports, proposals, journal papers, and technical articles. Possessing good writing and presentation skills is essential at this level.
• Presentation Skills: Possessing good presentation skills is essential at this level.
• Sales Support: Supports sales through proposal writing, conducting analysis, and generating solutions to customer’s requirements, preparing datasheets, customer visits and preparing cost/bid support information.
• : Evaluates research findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes and develops new uses for these applications or findings.
• Project Management:
  • Delivery Schedules: Ensures that customer deliveries are met on time. Deliverables include hardware, reports, technical data, proposals, etc. If dates are in jeopardy of falling behind (i.e. not On-Time), notifies Sr. Management immediately to ensure resources are properly applied to the project to restore or minimize the impact on the schedule.
  • : Ensures prototype/pre-production units fabricated under their control meet customer and Boyd quality specifications/expectations. This should be coordinated with Boyd's Quality Department.
  • Customer Communication: Ensures that the customer is notified of any technical or delivery changes/problems immediately upon discovery. Any communication to the customer shall be coordinated with the proper sales person.
  • : Responsible for ensuring each project they are personally responsible for meets the targeted cost budget.
  • Intellectual Property: Actively maintains control of company related intellectual property, trade secrets and patents. Assures that all new inventions are documented in an Invention Disclosure Information, IDI Form and submitted to the patent committee.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

All positions require use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations. All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• 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.
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.

No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles/80 kilometers) of the {Location} facility will be considered.

Preferred

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering with 15 or more years' experience or a Master's degree (M.A.) in engineering with 10 or more years related experience and/or a PhD degree in Engineering with five or more years' of experience.

Language Skills

Has the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management, engineering staff, customers, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

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

Lancaster

Remote Type

On-Site

EEO Statement

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Accommodations

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