Test Engineer

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

• 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., * 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