Thermal Analysis Engineer

BorgWarner; Kokomo (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Onsite Wellness Center

Hybrid Work Environment

Job summary

BorgWarner’s Indiana Technical Center in Kokomo seeks a Thermal Analysis Engineer to provide CFD/thermal CAE support for new product development and improvements. Under the CAE Manager, you will execute advanced analyses of electric motors and drive systems, develop predictive tools, and communicate results to stakeholders.

The role requires a BSME (MSME preferred) with 5–8 years of CFD experience, CAD/CAE proficiency, and collaboration in a global team.

Qualifications

• BSME degree required; MSME degree preferred
• Specialization in thermal sciences preferred
• 5–8 years of experience recommended
• Experience using CFD to solve thermal design problems required
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools (NX/Creo/ProE or Ansys) required
• Familiarity with Ansys MotorCAD and FEA preferred
• Experience in multiphysics simulation is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide CFD simulations of electric motors and drive systems
• Perform heat transfer and thermal analysis using ANSYS
• Verify results with hand calculations and experience
• Propose design changes to meet requirements
• Write test plans and coordinate data collection and calibration
• Develop tools to improve predictive engineering capabilities
• Write CAE project reports and procedures
• Present findings to internal and external customers
• Collaborate with global teams on international projects

Skills

CFD simulations

Ansys Fluent/CFX

MATLAB/Simulink

CAD NX/Creo/ProE

Excel

Multiphysics

FEA

Engineering communication

Education

BSME

MSME preferred

Tools

Ansys

NX/Creo/ProE

Ansys DesignModeler/SpaceClaim

MathCAD

Job description

Position:

Thermal Analysis Engineer

Location:

Kokomo, IN

About Us:

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture:

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities:

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

Job Purpose:

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual for the position of Thermal Analysis Engineer at our Indiana Technical Center (ITC) in Kokomo, Indiana. In this role, and under direct supervision of the CAE Manager, the Thermal Analysis Engineer will be primarily responsible for providing thermal computer-aided engineering (CAE) support for new product development and improvement of component products. Can be counted on to complete advanced, complex assignments requiring full use and application of engineering tools, processes, and methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of electric motors, components & electric drive systems
• Perform heat transfer, fluid dynamics & thermal analysis of electric motors using Ansys software
• Verify computer generated results are reasonable using hand calculations & experience
• Propose design modifications to meet requirements
• Write test plans and coordinate tests for input data collection, model calibration, and correlation studies
• Provide mechanical and electrical component/system analyses, using various analytical methods and engineering tools (e.g., MathCAD, MATLAB, Excel, etc.)
• Develop new design tools to improve predictive engineering capabilities
• Write reports to summarize CAE projects
• Write engineering procedures and standards to document thermal analysis procedures
• Give presentations to internal and external customers
• Solve complex problems using ingenuity and creativity

What We Are Looking For:

• BSME degree required; MSME degree preferred
• Educational specialization in thermal sciences preferred
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience required
• Engineering experience using CFD to solve thermal design problems required
• Proficiency in CAD using NX/Creo/ProE or Ansys DesignModeler / SpaceClaim / Discovery required
• Proficiency with CFD (computational fluid dynamics) with ANSYS Fluent or CFX required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
• Acquaintance with Ansys MotorCAD and Ansys mechanical finite element analysis (FEA) preferred
• Working experience in multiphysics simulation preferred
• Knowledge of common electric motor materials and coolants preferred
• Knowledge of automotive pumps and heat exchangers preferred
• Experience in writing test plans, thermal testing and coordinating testing preferred
• Experience in manufacturing environment for mechanical components/systems preferred
• Working knowledge of rotating electrical machines preferred
• Experience working in global teams for international customers preferred
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink preferred
• Excellent people skills and history of teamwork required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

What We Offer:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption & IVF Assistance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance
• Onsite Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner
• Hybrid Work Environment

What We Believe:

Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences. Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise. Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information. Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment. Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.

Visa Sponsorship:

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.