Electrical Controls Engineer
About The Position
BorgWarner is hiring an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer for its Industrial Solutions business. The role will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The new facility will produce power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. The engineer will participate in the design, development, and optimization of control systems for industrial manufacturing operations. The role will help drive automation strategy, provide technical leadership and education to other engineers, and support the performance, safety, and scalability of electrical systems across production lines. Responsibilities also include managing the facility’s high-voltage power connection and internal power infrastructure in liaison with the utility supply company and plant leadership. The position adheres to BorgWarner’s Environmental Health and Safety Program, including following safety rules and procedures, completing required training, using personal protective equipment as required, and promptly correcting or reporting unsafe conditions, incidents, or occurrences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of controls engineering experience in the automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing industry.
- Advanced proficiency in PLC programming, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms, including FactoryTalk, Ignition, and WinCC.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, robotics integration, and automation networks such as Ethernet/IP and PROFINET.
- Experience with safety systems and standards, including ISO 13849, ISO 26262, and SIL.
- Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Follow safety rules and procedures, complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment as required, and correct or report unsafe situations and incidents.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of electrical control systems for automated equipment, robotics, and assembly lines in industrial product manufacturing.
- Architect and program complex PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for high-volume production environments.
- Develop and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
- Specify and validate components, including sensors, drives, safety devices, and control panels.
- Troubleshoot high-level system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Collaborate with mechanical, process, and IT engineers to integrate controls into new and existing systems.
- Ensure compliance with building and industry standards and safety regulations.
- Lead commissioning, testing, and validation of control systems at manufacturing sites.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, cycle time reduction, and energy efficiency.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on controls-related projects.
- Maintain and enforce documentation standards for system architecture, programming, and change management.
- Liaise between the utility supply company and facility or plant leadership to manage the high-voltage power connection and plant power infrastructure.
- Follow BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program rules, procedures, practices, and training; use required personal protective equipment and correct or report unsafe conditions and incidents.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical coverage, with potential for no monthly premium.
- Onsite health clinic for employees and dependents age 14 and over, with potential for no cost.
- Dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement program after 18 months.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching program.
- Company-paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1.
- Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results.
- Above-market pay rate for the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
