Manufacturing Execution System Intern

BorgWarner • Hendersonville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Systems Engineering Co-op supports manufacturing automation and digitalization initiatives at BorgWarner’s Hendersonville, North Carolina plant. The role drives implementation and deployment of manufacturing software applications and manufacturing execution system (MES) visualizations using Ignition or a comparable industrial SCADA/MES visualization platform. Hands-on experience with Ignition or an equivalent platform is required so that solutions can be designed, configured, tested, and deployed correctly.

The co-op also supports BPCS and controls activities, including PLC connectivity, equipment integration, data collection, troubleshooting, and commissioning. The role works with plant operators, maintenance personnel, team leads, supervisors, IT, and engineers to understand requirements and provide practical, user-friendly solutions. Work includes production-floor implementation and commissioning support, along with maintaining technical documentation.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, mechatronics engineering, computer engineering, automation engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on knowledge of Ignition, including development and deployment of industrial HMI, SCADA, MES, or manufacturing visualization applications; equivalent hands-on experience with a similar industrial platform may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming, PLC troubleshooting, and industrial controls systems.
• Ability to connect PLCs and manufacturing equipment to higher-level manufacturing systems and troubleshoot communication issues.
• Familiarity with BPCS, industrial automation, control system architecture, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfort working on the production floor and supporting implementation and commissioning activities.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, or similar PLC platforms.
• Familiarity with OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, SQL databases, Python, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment of manufacturing software applications and MES visualizations.
• Develop and maintain HMIs, dashboards, production monitoring, and data collection solutions using Ignition or a comparable industrial platform.
• Connect manufacturing equipment and PLCs to plant systems using applicable industrial communication protocols and standards.
• Support BPCS controls work, including PLC programming, controls modifications, troubleshooting, and system improvements.
• Support controls commissioning and validation to ensure reliable deployment on the production floor.
• Troubleshoot controls, connectivity, data-quality, and visualization issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance, team leads, supervisors, IT, and engineers to understand requirements and deliver practical, user-friendly solutions.
• Create and maintain controls documentation, system architecture information, configuration records, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Follow the Global Star Safety Program and report injuries and potentially dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern