Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer role at Boyd, located in Woburn, MA. On-site position.

Hands-on Electrical Engineer responsible for designing electrical and control panels used in liquid cooling system products with both high and low voltages. Work with a small team of mechanical, refrigeration and manufacturing engineers to bring the new product through its full development process, from early concepts through production support. Responsibilities include electrical component selection, schematic and wire run list creation, designing control solutions (functional control logic and PID control loops for temperature, flow and pressure) and PCBA / PLC control firmware.

This position may develop firmware directly or work with a separate software engineer. The role collaborates with the full engineering team for testing and debugging, ensuring the product’s electrical hardware and firmware meet functional and performance requirements while delivering on schedule and budget.

• Control System Design & Integration:
  Develop control system architectures; design and implement control algorithms to dynamically adjust cooling capacity based on real-time data (e.g., temperature, humidity, load); integrate sensors, controllers, and actuators to monitor and control cooling systems; create and update electrical schematics and control diagrams for cooling systems.
• Programming & Commissioning:
  Program and configure controllers and develop HMI interfaces tailored to system cooling operations; commission, test, and validate control systems to ensure smooth startup and reliable performance; troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.
• Collaboration & Project Management:
  Work with cross-functional teams to ensure cooling solutions meet performance requirements; participate in design reviews, providing technical insights on cooling control challenges; assist in planning, scheduling, and budgeting for data center cooling projects and retrofits.
• Documentation:
  Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for control system designs and programming changes; provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for production cooling systems; develop and execute verification test plans.
• Compliance & Safety:
  Ensure cooling control systems comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., UL/CE).

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., HVAC, refrigeration) a plus.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years designing, programming, and maintaining control systems; 3+ years hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and sensor network integration; experience with communications protocols (RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, SNMP, REST API, etc.).
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  Strong understanding of control systems, automation, and cooling fundamentals (thermal management, airflow, load balancing); proficient in creating and interpreting electrical schematics and control logic diagrams; analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities; effective cross-functional communication; working knowledge of engineering tools (PLM, Oracle ERP/MRP, mixed-signal oscilloscopes, DVMs).

• On-site work with travel as needed for installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting; limited travel (