Controls Engineer - Battery Energy Systems (Seneca, SC)

BorgWarner•Seneca, SC

About The Position

The Controls Engineer designs and develops electrical and control systems for manufacturing operations and industrial automation. The role works within the Drivetrain Systems All Wheel Drive Engineering matrixed organization in collaboration with the Engineering Manager. It supports production efficiency, equipment installation and maintenance, process control, and operational testing. Occasional travel of up to 5% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
0–2 years of experience in controls engineering, programming, robotics, or related areas.
Intermediate experience in Siemens PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting.
Proficient understanding of electrical theory and ability to navigate schematics.
Computer literacy, including Windows/Microsoft software applications and AutoCAD skills.
Strong organizational and project-management skills; results-oriented.
High interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with industrial-equipment safety standards, including OSHA and NFPA.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds shoulder-high on occasion.
Must understand and comply with safety policies and procedures and wear PPE where required.

Nice To Haves

Kuka robot experience.
Experience with torque screwdrivers.
Experience with Keyence Vision systems.
Experience with AutoCAD electrical design.

Responsibilities

Design electrical and control systems for industrial automation systems.
Design and draft cable-connection diagrams for robots, robot end-of-arm tools, robot controllers, and other machines.
Design and draft conductor and component layouts for electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication devices.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair controls, instruments, equipment, and systems, including electrical and pneumatic issues.
Program and configure plant-floor data interfaces for traceability.
Diagram logic systems for functions such as sequence and timing control.
Lead support for vision inspection systems.
Write work instructions for Controls processes, including programming, PLCs, and automation.
Support development of robust Process Control Plans for production.
Collaborate with functional groups to document installation and maintenance details.
Consult equipment manufacturers to resolve controls-system construction problems.
Review schematics with customer representatives and answer questions during robot-system installation.
Observe gauges during programmed machine and equipment trial runs to verify electrical signals conform to specifications.
Design controls for energy conversion or other industrial plant monitoring systems.
Troubleshoot electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
Lead fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and determine testing methods, procedures, and conditions.
Ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.