eMotor Co-Op Engineer 

Position Summary 

Product Engineering position working within the Electronic Variable Cam Timing (eVCT) product group at Morse Systems BorgWarner. The Electric Motor (eMotor) Product Engineer will be working with a team through the product development process to release an eMotor to series production.  

Primary functions are experimentation testing, prototype builds, return part teardowns and reports, performance testing, process development, and data compilation with analysis. They will be required to utilize the scientific method to predict, recreate, and find failures. Through this process they will compile, organize, and present data with proposed solutions to the team leaders. The role will be involved through the product development cycle starting from the Gamma phase to bringing the product to series production maturity. The engineer will report to the Engineering Supervisor. While the role is based in Auburn Hills, there may be trips to the manufacturing facility in Ithaca NY are expected for learning about the product, the manufacturing engineering teams, and manufacturing capabilities. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities  

Disassemble (teardown) test samples and provide reports with analysis  

Assists in testing, development, and validation of new products 

Works with product engineers to support prototype builds with documentation and data processing 

Works with CAD designers or individually to develop tooling used for assembly, performance, and validation testing 

Gathers benchmarking data (performance, design, manufacturing strategy) of competitors’ products and documents with reports 

Assists test engineers in managing test plans, setting up durability tests and writing reports 

Lead experimentation studies and provide final reports 

Accountable for timely updates on tasks and experiments to team lead 

Generate work orders for Design change requests, Lab work, and Engineering analysis 

Prepare presentations for test result technical reviews and updates  

Based in Auburn Hills, MI. Required to be primarily on location with the ability to work from home on a part time basis. 

Safety and Health – Responsible for completing required safety training, reporting and correcting any unsafe practices as appropriate, completing work activities in a safe manner, and complying with safety and health requirements for respective position. 

Basic Qualifications  

Engineering Student (Mechanical preferred or Electrical considered) 

GPA of 3.0 or better 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Computer skills in Microsoft Office products 

Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools preferred 

Microsoft Office core competencies in Word, Excel, and Power Point 

Preferred Qualifications – Core Competency 

Dual major in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering 

Analytical problem solving, critical thinking, and hands-on approach 

Strong organizational and multitasking skills 

Solid understanding of technical information  

Initiative taker, eager to break new ground, create opportunities for the team 

Ability to work and keep constant communication with Global engineering teams 

Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and written 

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