Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Test Engineer
boyd thermal
📍 fredericksburg united states🕐 23d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Job Description**
Boyd’s Advanced Cooling Division, located in Fredericksburg, VA, develops innovative thermal management solutions for enterprise and aerospace/defense applications. The Test Engineer is responsible for assembling, modifying, testing, and evaluating electrical and mechanical systems related to thermal management, control systems, and power distribution. This role plays a critical part in prototype development, qualification testing, and product validation activities.
**The role will include:**
* Assembling electrical products and test systems including cable fabrication, enclosure wiring, PCB soldering, cable routing, and quality inspections
* Building and integrating mechanical assemblies including heat exchangers, motors, piping systems, rack structures, and thermal management hardware
* Developing test setups and test cells to support engineering validation activities
* Leading testing efforts for new and modified product designs
* Creating and executing test plans, qualification procedures, and validation protocols
* Collecting, analyzing, and documenting test data and results
* Supporting prototype assembly, test setup, troubleshooting, and teardown activities
* Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues during product bring-up and validation
* Working directly with vendors to support testing activities and test sequencing requirements
* Maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, test procedures, work instructions, and lessons learned
* Preparing technical reports, test reports, operating manuals, and assembly documentation
* Collaborating closely with engineering teams to improve product performance and reliability
**Basic (Required) Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; equivalent experience will also be considered
* 3+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical system assembly, integration, and testing
* 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 60 miles of Fredericksburg VA, no relocation offered. Active duty military exempt from radius requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience supporting thermal management, power distribution, or control system products
* Hands-on experience with prototype development and engineering validation testing
* Comfortable using standard laboratory equipment.
* Experience building and testing prototype hardware and systems
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
* Experience with serial data, power, and sensor cable fabrication and quality verification
* Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues during board bring-up, integration, and validation activities
* Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
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**All Job Posting Locations**
Fredericksburg
**Remote Type**
On-Site
**EEO Statement**
Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.