Mechanical Engineer (Thermal simulation) at Harvey Nash in Chillicothe, Illinois

Posted in Other about 9 hours ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer 4

Chillicothe, IL

12 months

Job Description

Virtual simulation of thermal design for motors including verification of test results from hardware to analysis. The candidate will have a strong background in physics to understand the calculations going into the analysis and relate to physical hardware.

Position's Contributions to Work Group:

- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.

- Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

- Execute analysis of motor thermal test data and compare to analytical predictions.

- Write automated scripts to improve velocity of motor thermal analysis.

Why Client? "Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters."

Why this Role?

- Electrification is a growing interest in the off-highway market. Client is working toward solutions and this motor group is at the front of the design activity for those solutions.

Typical task breakdown:

- Physics based thermal design utilizing software and or Excel.

- Converting Internally Developed Excel tools to WEB-Format Using EASA.

- Inheriting the current data analysis process of converting machine population data to thermal predictions for life calculations.

- Working with the internal data analysis tool team to create tools/user groups that has motor specific user functions such as predicting SS temperature.

- Work on developing Matlab or Visual Basic tools for PM and Induction motor thermal analysis.

Interaction with team:

- Work with Simulation Team / Experts on a regular basis to develop and validate analysis programs.

- Work with test engineers to process lab data and compare with analytical predictions.

Work environment:

- Fast paced.

Education & Experience Required:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering and/or Physics concentration.

- 3+ years of experience required.

- 5-10 years of experience preferred.

Technical Skills

(Required)

- Thermal simulation understanding.

- Python or Matlab Programming Experience (proficient level).

- Design of rotating components.

(Desired)

- CFD/FEA Background.

- Rotating Component analysis background.

- Data analysis experience.

- EASA (Converting Excel Sheets to WEB tools).

Soft Skills

(Required)

- Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

- Team player and detail oriented.

- Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas.

- Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:

- Less than 3 years of experience.

- Inability to be a team player.

- Un-explained employment and/or educational gaps.

- Lying in resume or during personal interview.
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