Senior Multibody Dynamics Engineer – Driveline Systems

BorgWarner; City of Auburn, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a senior technical expert in multibody dynamics to lead simulation across engine and driveline systems. You will develop models, validate performance, and advance proprietary software while guiding global teams and supporting manufacturing and customers.

The role emphasizes planning, technical leadership, and the continuous improvement of analysis methods to enable data-driven design decisions across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in multibody dynamics and system simulation.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D modelling tools (ANSYS Motion, Siemens Simcenter, RecurDyn).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead multibody dynamics analysis for driveline and chain-drive products.
• Build and validate dynamic system models to predict performance.
• Optimize layout, hydraulics, stiffness, and loads.
• Develop and support proprietary simulation software and automation routines.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize across projects.
• Provide technical direction and peer reviews to global teams.
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to customers and teams.
• Investigate new designs and materials to improve product performance and cost.

Skills

Multibody dynamics

System simulation

Driveline analysis

ANSYS Motion

Siemens Simcenter

RecurDyn

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CAD software

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.