Staff/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

BorgWarner is a company of independent thinkers who share a passion for product leadership in vehicle technology. Thriving in a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere, our team members are eager to play a pivotal role in reshaping the transportation landscape. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner, Cascadia Motion operates as an autonomous entity within the PowerDrive Systems business unit while fostering an entrepreneurial culture.

Specializing in the production of electric vehicle propulsion systems, Cascadia Motion designs and manufactures a range of solutions including inverters, motors, gearboxes, and supporting equipment. The company owns the project from conceptual design through in-house manufacturing to after-sales support. While predominantly engaged in low to mid-volume production, there is a strategic volume graduation pathway into other manufacturing plants within BorgWarner's expansive footprint. Cascadia Motion has an extensive and international customer base, ranging from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to emerging technologies and startups.

At Cascadia Motion, we actively involve our talented workforce in meaningful tasks, expose them to market-leading technologies, exciting customers, and foster a culture that values diversity, recognizes excellence, and promotes accountability. We seek positive, driven, detail-oriented individuals that are exceptional communicators and can work with minimal supervision.

With facilities in Hood River and Wilsonville, Oregon (USA), Cascadia Motion calls upon individuals interested in this role to join our team based in Wilsonville, OR

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

• This position is responsible for the mechanical design and support of Cascadia Motion products including inverters, motors, and gearing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mechanical design of inverters, motors and/or gearing used in electric propulsion systems
• Design, release, and support products from design specification to production release and support
• Create complex 3D CAD models using SolidWorks
• Create 2D drafting/GD&T using SolidWorks
• Develop FEA/CFD models to ensure product optimization and durability
• Contribute to peer-level and executive-level design reviews
• Develop test plans to ensure product performance and durability
• Design test hardware
• Create and update BOMs to support production of Cascadia Motion products
• Create ECO documentation to support the release and revision of mechanical designs
• Work with suppliers to ensure the manufacturability of mechanical parts
• Work with Operations and Quality departments to resolve production challenges

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work productively with limited supervision
• Strong engineering intuition with the ability to work with limited information to quickly solve problems
• Good verbal and written communication skills (English) with the ability to conduct design reviews
• Proficiency in 3D CAD with 5+ years on the job experience
• Proficiency in 2D Drafting with 5+ years on the job experience
• General understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• General understanding of design for manufacture of sheet metal, CNC, injection mold, and cast parts 

PREFFERED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years 3D CAD design experience in SolidWorks
• 5+ years 2D CAD drafting experience in SolidWorks
• Ability to develop blank sheet GD&T schemes for complex parts per ASME Y14.5
• Experience constructing assembly level FEA simulations to analyze stresses, strains, bolted joint connections, contact interactions, and fatigue life. Ansys Structural and SolidWorks Simulation preferred
• Experience constructing assembly level CFD simulations to analyze pressure drop, thermal characteristics, and electronics cooling. Ansys Fluent and SolidWorks Flow Simulation preferred
• Experience in the design and release of sheet metal, CNC, injection mold, and cast metal parts
• Experience in the mechanical design related to power electronics, specifically inverters and motors
• Experience in the mechanical design related to gearing including the design and specification of gears and splines

SAFETY

This position will adhere to safety rules, practices, and training for Cascadia Motion. 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 oc