Controls Technician

BorgWarner•Ithaca, NY

17d

About The Position

The Controls Technician supports laboratory development, production launch, and maintenance of drivetrain components and systems for the automotive market. The position involves assembling and testing prototype hardware using engineering development lab tools and equipment; inspecting, assembling, and conducting complex technical tests; analyzing results and making recommendations; and maintaining accurate records. The technician also builds and maintains test equipment and calibrates it as needed. The role requires initiative and sound judgment when solving problems, often with minimal supervision. The technician is expected to support the needs of the laboratory, engineering teams, and test equipment, document activities, and contribute to team progress. Safety training, safe work practices, and reporting unsafe conditions, injuries, or incidents are required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Eight or more years of experience.
High degree of mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude.
Excellent knowledge of the operation and function of related test machines and data acquisition equipment.
Excellent working knowledge of print reading and interpretation, including mechanical and electrical schematics.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Prior work experience in a technical field may be considered as an alternative to the preferred associate degree.

Responsibilities

Operate a wide range of test equipment.
Help design, construct, recommend, and document mechanical systems and electronic control systems for testers.
Maintain accurate records of designs, tester upgrades, and repairs.
Recommend new test and calibration equipment.
Operate shop equipment and train others to use it.
Participate in training, leading, and motivating others.
Plan and execute projects with minimal supervision.
Inspect components for conformance to specifications.
Assist in developing product and test improvements and solving problems.
Train and guide new technicians and engineers on products and processes.
Prepare customer samples.
Assist in calibrating test equipment.
Build and maintain test equipment and conduct calibration as necessary.
Assemble and test prototype hardware, analyze results, make recommendations, and document activities.
Complete required safety training, perform work safely, comply with safety and health requirements, and report or correct unsafe practices and conditions as appropriate.