Thermal Design Engineer

Boyd; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region seeks a Thermal Design Engineer to join our Design Center team in Laconia. You will conduct thermal and fluid analyses to develop electronics cooling solutions for a diverse client base.

You will perform CFD simulations, experimental testing, and design sizing while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers. A strong background in two-phase flow and heat transfer is preferred, and SolidWorks experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with two-phase flow and heat transfer focus.
• Familiarity with research publications and literature in heat transfer topics.
• Hands-on work in a heat transfer research or test lab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal research, design, and engineering projects to support the company’s business.
• Evaluate challenging electronics cooling applications with customers and propose high-performance design concepts.
• Conduct theoretical analyses, design sizing, and CFD simulations; interpret results and recommend design approaches.
• Design and conduct heat transfer experiments, collect and reduce data, and adapt findings to improve designs and CFD models.

Skills

CFD simulations

Two-phase flow

Heat transfer

Experimental methods

Design sizing

Communication skills

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate level work in two-phase flow & heat transfer

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

BOYD is looking for a Thermal Design Engineer to join our Design Center team here in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. This region of NH offers many year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing, boating, etc. In this position you will help our customers find and develop creative solutions to meet their challenging thermal and mechanical design requirements.

BOYD’s design centers provide mechanical, thermal, industrial, and electrical design as well as prototyping services. Our global design team consists of 100+ engineers spanning a variety of fields and disciplines. Our clientele represent a wide spectrum of industries spanning from telecommunications, medical devices, server and data center, aerospace, power, consumer products and beyond. If you have not worked on thermal analysis, design, and testing, be prepared to learn from our current experts and add that to your current engineering knowledge.

SUMMARY:

• Conduct single and two-phase fluid flow and heat transfer research and apply it to the development of new electronics cooling products.
• Evaluate the most challenging electronics cooling applications with customers and propose highest performing design concepts using single and two-phase flow.
• Conduct theoretical analyses, design sizing, and CFD simulations. Interpret and communicate results and recommend the best design approach.
• Design and conduct heat transfer experiments, collect and reduce test data, analyze and interpret test results, communicate methods and results, adapt findings to improve design and CFD models, recommend design adjustments if needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and help solve multidisciplinary technical challenges.
• Assisting with writing design proposals, marketing materials, and technical papers,

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thermal research, design, and engineering projects to support the company’s business.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education and Training

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, graduate level work in two-phase flow and heat transfer theoretical, experimental and computational methods. Strong foundation in other heat transfer modes like conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Familiarity with research publications and literature in the above topical areas.
• Hands on work in a heat transfer research or test lab.

Experience

• A strong understanding of the fundamental physics of heat transfer, mass transfer, and fluid flow including two-phase flow and heat transfer.
• Familiarity with heat transfer experimental methods and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with modeling and conducting CFD simulations preferably including two-phase flow and heat transfer.
• Demonstrated initiative and independent problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage several projects at once and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organization, coordination, and consultation skills

Other

• A knowledge of electronics cooling applications is desirable but not a requirement.
• Working knowledge of Solidworks is desirable but not a requirement.
• Working with clients and experience in managing customer relationships is a plus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced, flexible team environment.

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All Job Posting Locations

Laconia

Remote Type

On-Site

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