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Boydcorp

Heat Exchanger Subject Matter Expert

Ensure all designs and operations meet industry standards and stringent safety protocols. Basic ... Heat Exchange experience. * Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration ...

Arbor Energy

Sr. Heat Exchanger Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$111K - $152K/yr

At the core is a supercritical CO₂ turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring ... Role Overview We're looking for a Sr. Heat Exchanger Engineer to own the design, specification, and ...

Arbor Energy

Sr. Heat Exchanger Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$111K - $152K/yr

At the core is a supercritical CO₂ turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring ... Role Overview We're looking for a Sr. Heat Exchanger Engineer to own the design, specification, and ...

Arbor Energy

Sr. Heat Exchanger Engineer

El Segundo, CA

$165K - $180K/yr

Demonstrated experience designing advanced compact heat exchangers-PCHEs, plate-fin, microchannel, or similar-including selection and optimization of channel geometry for performance, pressure drop ...

Boyd Corporation

$125 - $150/hr

Ensure all designs and operations meet industry standards and stringent safety protocols Basic ... Heat Exchange experience * Ability to travel 50% domestic and international * Eaton will not ...

VPE Thermal LLC

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Furnace Technician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$32 - $42/hr

... heat exchanger designs. This job includes the following tasks: * Receives and stages parts with understanding of work as outlined in travelers and drawings * Assembles furnace load including platen ...

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How much do heat exchanger designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for heat exchanger designer in the United States is $65,444.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Heat Exchanger Designer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectHeat Exchanger DesignerMechanical Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, specialized training in heat transfer and fluid dynamicsEngineering degree, often with specialization in mechanical systems
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, manufacturing plants, industrial facilitiesVaries from offices to manufacturing sites across industries
Industry UsagePrimarily in process, chemical, power, and HVAC industriesBroadly across multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing

Heat Exchanger Designers focus specifically on designing heat transfer equipment, requiring specialized knowledge in heat transfer principles. Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope, working on various mechanical systems, but often possess overlapping skills in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Both roles are essential in industrial settings, but the Heat Exchanger Designer specializes in a niche area within mechanical design.

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Infographic showing various Heat Exchanger Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,444 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Heat Exchanger Subject Matter Expert

Remote

Boydcorp
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Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description


The Heat Exchanger Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the technical authority on liquid-to-liquid and liquid to air heat exchangers, including the design, optimization, deployment, and troubleshooting of liquid cooling heat exchanger solutions. They bridge advanced thermal engineering theory with heat exchanger 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
  • Heat transfer analysis - apply advanced thermodynamics to validate system heat balances, fluid dynamics, and calculate log mean temperature differences.
  • Determine optimal heat exchanger sizing based on fluid properties (e.g., density, viscosity, thermal conductivity), flow rates, desired heat transfer performance and specify preferred heat exchanger types.
  • Utilize industry-standard software and CFD tools to model thermal performance, flow and pressure drops.
  • Act as the technical authority on heat exchanger technical solution.
  • Select appropriate materials to prevent corrosion, erosion, and fouling.
  • Lifecycle Management & Troubleshooting
  • Lead investigations into thermal incidents, fluid leaks, or performance degradation to reduce downtime.
  • 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) Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree inMechanical Engineering
  • Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into actionable engineering solutions.
  • 5-7+ years of relevant Heat Exchange experience.
  • 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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