Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description The Mechanical Engineering Professional is responsible for mechanical design, FEA, testing and documentation of new products to meet customer requirements. The position is responsible for the mechanical design, development, testing, documentation, and manufacturing process implementation of new products and to support products already in the field.

• Conduct research and create designs for new product developments
• Use Solid Works CAD software to design, model, validate (FEA) and performing drafting/documentation of product designs and concepts
• Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to complete product designs
• Identify and select materials needed for production
• Define test plans and provide direction for product testing with support of lab staff
• Produce final drawings, specifications and perform production release process in PDM system
• Work with production staff to develop and implement a production process for new and existing products
• Support the production manufacturing process as needed to assure all products meet necessary requirements and customer expectations
• Act as a manufacturing process engineer as required
• Understand how one’s decisions affect product cost, performance, and quality

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a technical role as an engineer
• 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 50 miles of Fredericksburg Virginia to be considered, no relocation offered. Active duty military are exempt from these requirement.

• Proficient user of CAD/3D solid modeling tools - Solid Works 2018 or newer preferred
• Experience with CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, tight tolerance components, etc.
• Experience with closed-loop refrigeration systems, pneumatic actuation, automation, thermocouples, RTDs, power supplies, fans, and thermoelectric coolers a plus.

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Fredericksburg Remote Type On-Site

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