Position

Sr. Engineer, Electric Machine Design

Location

Indiana Technical Center with Locations in Noblesville & Kokomo, Indiana.

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. 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

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. 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. 

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 future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Job purpose

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for â€œdynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Sr. Engineer, Electric Machine Design.  The Sr. Engineer, Electric Machine Design will provide world class electric machine design and analysis, for new product development and continuous improvement projects.  Often instrumental in attracting and obtaining new company business contracts. Generates innovative new concepts in electric machine core product areas such as traction motors and powertrain accessory motors.

Key responsibilities

• Provide electric machine design and analysis of
  • IPM machines
  • Induction machines
  • Wound rotor synchronous machines
  • New Electric Machine concepts
• Generate and prove out new concepts in core product areas (machines, control, cooling)
• Develop and utilize multi-physics design optimization tools
• Provide inverter/machine system co-simulation
• Develop magnetic equivalent circuit design/analysis tools
• Develop lumped-parameter thermal models of electric machines
• Provide first-order cooling system design (air, water jacket, direct oil cooling) using thermal analysis
• Support predictive noise modeling with magnetic forcing function analysis
• Perform above responsibilities using:
  • Maxwell 2D & 3D (Magnetic FEA)
  • Ansys Mechanical (Structural and Thermal FEA)
  • Simplorer
  • MotorCAD
  • Matlab/Simulink
• Coordinate and support dyne testing for validating design & analysis predictions
• Provide troubleshooting support as needed for product development and field problems
• Communicate effectively with customers on requirements discussions and design presentations
• Provide directions for electric machine technology roadmap, and define projects to pursue 
• Support manufacturing engineering on process development for electric machines
• Evaluate IP in electric machines, control, cooling
• Provide competitive analysis for electric machines
• Work with a global group of technical specialists, that are interconnected and committed to continuous learning from best practices and each other
• Teach and mentor other engineers
• Participate in technical conferences to grow competency

What we’re looking for

• Ph.D. and MS degree in electrical engineering preferred, BS in electrical engineering required
• Minimum 8 years’ industry experience in electric machine design required, and Submit Matter Expertise in Electric Machine Design preferred
• Proven track record in design and analysis of electric machines required
• Proficiency in magnetic FEA required
• Proficiency in electric machine design programs required
• Proficiency in thermal analysis programs required
• Proficiency in structural and thermal FEA preferred
• Very good knowledge of e-machine control methods and implementation
• Good familiarity with inverter hardware
• Experience in performance and durability testing electric machines
• Experience in a manufacturing plant for electric machines
• Holds patents that were utilized in production machines
• History of progressive technical publications
• Excellent people skills and history of teamwork
• Works under minimal supervision

What we offer

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company paid Holidays
• Company Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance
• Onsite Noblesville Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner
• And More!

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.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world

For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

Safety

This position will adhere to the Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner Safety Policy Manual.  This individual will work in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses.  He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and co-workers.  In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to their immediate supervisor.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

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.

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