Applications Engineer

PURPOSE OF JOB

To develop innovative thermal/mechanical solutions to resolve customer requirements. Manage Projects and provide engineering support to customers and internal departments to develop innovative technical solutions to meet both customer and BOYD expectations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• To act as principal point of contact for customers' engineers.
• Responsible for the generation of thermal management solutions to customer's requirements, potentially with the benefits of CFD analysis.
• Managing individual projects allocated. This will involve creating engineering designs using 3D modelling, 2D drawings.
• Raising PO Requests for materials, equipment and the subsequent responsibility for the prototype build and test To liaise with Production/Manufacturing Engineering to ensure a smooth transition into manufacture and ensuring that any processes introduced meet Customer requirements.
• To work with and support the Sales Department function.
• To ensure that Customer related information is maintained and archived in accordance with Departmental procedures.
• To work with due regard to Health and Safety requirements.
• To ensure that 5S housekeeping targets are achieved in areas of control.
• To support the Engineering function when other Engineers are not available.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable but not essential. Suitable industrial experience in line with the role would equally be considered.

EXPERIENCE

• Up to 3 to 4 years engineering experience in a design, development and manufacturing environment Familiar with the use of CAD to generate 3D models and 2D drawings.

SKILL & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Highly numerate and computer literate
• Excellent analytical problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge: Knowledge of 3D CAD design in one or more of the following; Machined components Assemblies
• Whilst not essential, a knowledge of thermodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics would be useful
• Basic knowledge of Electrical aspects of engineering
• Commercially aware with regard to design and development of product

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to manage time, priorities and information efficiently.
• Accurate and diligent.
• Project management of individual technical projects.
• Ensuring all Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives are met in the projects.
• Must be capable of working on own initiative.

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

• Ashington
• Remote Type On-Site

EEO STATEMENT

Boyd Thermal Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Boyd Thermal is now part of Eaton - bringing together two strong teams to serve high-growth markets like AI, aerospace, and data centers. The combination of Boyd Thermal’s advanced thermal capabilities and Eaton's power-management expertise creates a best-in-class, end-to-end portfolio that improves reliability and speed for customers. Eaton is investing in both the technology and the people to scale globally, marking the start of a new growth chapter. As integration progresses, some employment programs or benefits may change for select employees. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power - today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.