Senior Multibody Dynamics Engineer – Driveline Systems

BorgWarner; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a senior technical expert in multibody dynamics to advance engine and driveline systems. You will develop and apply simulation methods for chain-drive systems, improve model accuracy, and shorten analysis cycles.

You will guide global engineering teams and support customers and manufacturing in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 8+ years in multibody dynamics, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with leading simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Mechanics, or Engineering Physics.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience in multibody dynamics, system simulation, driveline analysis, or similar field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; translate simulation results into engineering recommendations.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D multibody dynamics modelling tools: ANSYS Motion, Siemens Simcenter, FunctionBay RecurDyn, or equivalents.
• Knowledge of automotive propulsion or related mechanical system dynamics.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple technical projects and timelines.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills across functions and locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multibody dynamics analysis to guide driveline and chain-drive product development.
• Build, validate, and apply dynamic system models to predict performance and guide design improvements.
• Optimize system performance through layout, hydraulic characteristics, stiffness, and loading analysis.
• Develop, improve, validate, and support proprietary software and automation routines for driveline analysis.
• Own analysis methods, procedures, and standards to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate technical work across multiple projects, milestones, and priorities.
• Provide technical direction and peer review to global colleagues across engineering disciplines.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and teams, communicating assumptions, findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Investigate new designs and materials to improve performance, cost, quality, or manufacturing efficiency.
• Generate IP related to product or analysis-method innovations and support manufacturing issue resolution.

Skills

Multibody dynamics

System simulation

Driveline analysis

Analytical problem solving

ANSYS Motion

Siemens Simcenter

RecurDyn

MATLAB/Simulink

CAD

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics/Engineering Physics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Ithaca - New York - USA, Auburn Hills - Michigan - USA

This role serves as a senior technical expert in multibody dynamics for engine and driveline systems. The engineer will develop, apply, and advance simulation methods used to evaluate and optimize chain-drive systems for engine timing, transmission, transfer case, and powersports applications. The position combines system modelling, product development, and enhancement of proprietary engineering software to improve model accuracy, shorten analysis cycles, and enable data-driven design decisions. The engineer will also provide technical direction across global engineering teams and support customer and manufacturing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multibody dynamics analysis to guide the design and development of driveline and chain-drive products.
• Build, validate, and apply dynamic system models to predict functional performance and identify design improvements.
• Optimize system performance through evaluation of layout geometry, hydraulic characteristics, stiffness, loading, and other relevant design parameters.
• Develop, improve, validate, and support proprietary software, engineering models, and automation routines used for driveline systems analysis.
• Own and advance analysis methods, procedures, and technical standards to improve capability, accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Define and execute elements of the analysis technology roadmap, including evaluation and implementation of new simulation techniques and software capabilities.
• Plan and coordinate technical work, software development activities, milestones, and priorities across multiple projects.
• Provide technical direction, peer review, and problem-solving support to global colleagues in analysis, product development, application engineering, testing, and production implementation.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and global engineering teams, clearly communicating assumptions, findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Investigate new designs, materials, and analysis approaches that improve product performance, cost, quality, or manufacturing efficiency.
• Generate and document intellectual property associated with product, analysis-method, or proprietary software innovations, as appropriate.
• Support manufacturing locations in resolving product issues and identifying opportunities for improved quality, efficiency, and design cost.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in related fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Mechanics, or Engineering Physics.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience, including multibody dynamics, system simulation, driveline analysis, or a comparable technical field. And
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including experience translating complex simulation results into practical engineering recommendations.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D multibody dynamics modelling tools such as ANSYS Motion, Siemens Simcenter, FunctionBay RecurDyn, or comparable platforms.
• Knowledge of automotive, propulsion, or related mechanical system dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple technical projects, priorities, and timelines.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and work effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers across functions, cultures, and locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Physics, or a related field, with emphasis in modelling and simulation.
• Advanced experience creating engineering software, numerical methods, scripts, or automation workflows for simulation and data processing.
• Understanding of automotive mechanical systems including internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, transmissions, and transfer cases.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink programming
• Experience with CAD software for product design and development.
• Familiarity with statistical methods for data analysis.
• Experience with NVH, fatigue, tribology, frequencies, order mapping, model verification, and test correlation.
• Technical publications and patents in the mechanical propulsion field.

Salary Range:

$130,400 - $183,375

Skills:

Effectively Present Solutions, Engineering Technology, Policy and Regulation, Research Methodologies, Strategic Planning

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.