Systems feature owner (Thermal) - BorgWarner
Job Header

Back to list

Systems feature owner (Thermal)

Auburn Hills - Michigan - USA

Oct 16, 2024

Full time

R2024-4548


BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as system feature owner (Thermal) as part of the systems engineering competency at our Propulsion Technical Center (PTC) in Auburn Hills, MI.

PowerDrive Systems develops hybrid and full electric vehicle solutions and is looking for a systems engineer with technical knowledge in the area of thermal management of traction motor systems (power electronics, electric motors and gearbox).

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning – Develops, maintains and tracks the implementation of the feature roadmap
  • Leading – Drives a structured approach to the feature team. Defines clear tasks and actions.
  • Tracking – Uses dashboards and KPIs to monitor implementation progress.
  • Delivering – Takes ownership to deliver the work products associated with the role.
  • Requirements management – Negotiate, analyze, decompose and allocate system requirements to competencies.
  • Technical analysis – Design the system for your feature. Define the boundaries, architecture, functional impacts etc.
  • Work closely with the systems modeling team to drive a simulation-based approach
  • Mentor less experienced engineers; role model for BW Beliefs

Qualifications (Must haves)

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or related.
  • 5+ years’ experience in an engineering field applying Systems Engineering principles throughout the product life cycle in an embedded software environment
  • Strong knowledge of thermal concepts and management of temperature for electronic and mechanical components
  • In depth knowledge of requirements elicitation, analysis, definition, and management
  • Experience with Mathworks Matlab / Simulink for thermal simulation and data analysis
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language
  • Organized and structured work style and attention to detail

Qualifications (advantages)

  • Thermal analysis and management experience working with power electronics, electric motors and drivetrain systems.
  • INCOSE certifications - ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP
  • Master’s degree in systems, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (Shainin or Six Sigma certification a plus)
  • Knowledge of or experience in multiple automotive engineering development areas (electrical, mechanical, test, software, controls etc)
  • Requirements management experience in Polarion
  • System analysis techniques such as FMEA, FTA, etc.
  • ASPICE and ISO 26262 experience

Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement


Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your  ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.

Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

Career Scam Disclaimer:  BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website.  To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner.  Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online.  Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

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.

Overlay Title

close