Pump and Thermal Systems Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

The Pump Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the technical authority on liquid flow circulation pumps for our coolant distribution unit products, including the design, optimization, deployment, and troubleshooting of pump solutions. They bridge advanced thermal engineering theory with pump manufacturing experience, field execution and lifecycle management. .  Engagement will be for near term and future R&D efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understand the industry landscape and product types, including relative performance, manufacturing methods and relative costs for different design options
• Apply advanced thermodynamics to validate system heat balances, fluid dynamics, and calculate log mean temperature differences. 
• Determine optimal pumping configuration based on heat transfer analysis to specific pump in alignment with heat exchanger/overall system configuration. 
• Utilize industry-standard software and CFD tools to model thermal performance and pressure drops.
• Component Mastery: Act as the technical authority on system auxiliaries including pumps, valves, piping hydraulics, and water treatment/filtration systems. 
• Select appropriate materials to prevent corrosion, erosion, and fouling. 
• Collaborate with automation teams to define control logic, alarm thresholds, and fail-safe interlocks within BMS or PLC systems.
• Lifecycle Management & Troubleshooting
• Root-Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead investigations into thermal incidents, fluid leaks, or performance degradation to reduce downtime.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Compliance
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement and operations teams to execute program objectives.
• Review technical proposals, ensure compliance with project requirements, and assist in proposal assessment and vendor qualification.
• Ensure all designs and operations meet industry standards and stringent safety protocols.

Basic (Required) Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, backed by significant hands-on industry experience (higher level degree preferred).
• Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into actionable engineering solutions.
• 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.
• Ability to travel 50% domestic and international

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