Senior Engineer - Boyd Thermal by Eaton

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer in Lancaster, PA. This role plays a critical part in aerospace and defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced thermal-related product development activities and research.
• Train new engineers and technicians.
• Perform heat transfer and heat pipe analysis, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of conduction, convection, radiation, and heat pipe operation and performance prediction.
• Design products using an approved solid modeling program and create properly dimensioned drawings to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards (ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-1994).
• Perform CFD analysis using approved programs such as Flotherm or Icepak.
• Write technical reports, proposals, journal papers, and technical articles independently.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to top management, engineering staff, customers, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Support sales through proposal writing, analysis, solution generation, preparing datasheets, customer visits, and cost/bid support information.
• Evaluate research findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes.
• Manage projects, ensuring customer deliveries (hardware, reports, technical data, proposals) are met on time and notifying senior management of any schedule risks.
• Ensure prototype/pre-production units meet customer and Boyd quality specifications, coordinating with Boyd’s Quality Department.
• Maintain customer communication regarding technical or delivery changes/problems, coordinating with the appropriate salesperson.
• Ensure projects meet targeted cost budgets.
• Actively maintain control of company-related intellectual property, trade secrets, and patents, documenting new inventions via an Invention Disclosure Information (IDI) Form for the patent committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering with 15+ years of experience, or a Master's degree (M.A.) in engineering with 10+ years of experience, or a PhD in Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in 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.
• 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) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• All positions require access to information or hardware subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
• Eaton will not consider applicants requiring immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability).
• No relocation benefit is offered; candidates must currently reside within 50 miles/80 kilometers of Lancaster, PA.