Thermal Analysis Engineer

BorgWarner•Kokomo, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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