Thermal Analysis Engineer

BorgWarner; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Adoption & IVF Assistance

Company Paid Holidays

Company Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Onsite Wellness Center

Job summary

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Thermal Analysis Engineer to provide thermal CAE support for new product development and improvements to motor and drive system components. You will perform CFD and heat transfer analyses, develop design tools, and write reports while collaborating with CAE and engineering teams.

Join a global mobility technology leader offering a hybrid work environment and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• BSME degree required; MSME preferred.
• Thermal sciences specialization preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience required.
• Subject matter expert in thermal analysis preferred.
• Experience with CFD to solve thermal design problems required.
• Proficiency in CAD using NX/Creo/ProE or Ansys DesignModeler/SpaceClaim/Discovery required.
• Proficiency with CFD using ANSYS Fluent or CFX required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Experience with Ansys MotorCAD preferred.
• Experience in multiphysics simulation preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive pumps and heat exchangers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide CFD simulations of electric motors, components & drive systems.
• Perform heat transfer and thermal analysis of electric motors using Ansys.
• Verify results with hand calculations and experience.
• Propose design modifications to meet requirements.
• Write test plans and coordinate tests for data collection and model calibration.
• Develop design tools to improve predictive engineering capabilities.
• Write reports to summarize CAE projects.
• Write engineering procedures and standards for thermal analysis.
• Present findings to internal and external customers.
• Solve complex problems using engineering judgment.

Skills

CFD

Thermal analysis

Ansys Fluent/CFX

CAD NX/Creo

MATLAB/Simulink

Excel

Multiphysics

Education

BSME

MSME preferred

Tools

NX/Creo/ProE

Ansys DesignModeler/SpaceClaim/Discovery

Ansys MotorCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Excel

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.

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 8 years of experience required
• Subject matter expert in thermal analysis preferred
• Ability to train, teach, and mentor other engineers preferred
• 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.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

Salary Range

\$115,200 - \$162,000