Power Systems Control Engineer, Corporate Advanced Engineering
About The Position
The Power Systems Control Engineer is an individual contributor in BorgWarner’s Corporate Advanced Engineering organization, supporting the development, control, and integration of emerging technologies for power generation, energy storage, and power conversion in facilities. The team pursues system-oriented development in longer-term growth areas and collaborates with BorgWarner business units and external technology partners. The role is part of the Chief Technology Officer organization based at the Auburn Hills Propulsion Technology Center. The engineer performs simulation, analysis, and hands-on physical testing of emerging power-system technologies, and develops control logic and automation capabilities, including real-time monitoring, telemetry, alarms, and sequences of operation. The role also contributes to power-system one-line diagrams and deploys communications and industrial protocols. The engineer participates in advanced projects from ideation through proof of concept, collaborates with business units, partners, suppliers, customers, and research institutions, and may lead customer presentations. Occasional overnight domestic and international travel is required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in industrial power systems.
- Hands-on experience integrating microgrids, DER, and advanced energy systems with controllers, SCADA, and cloud/IT systems.
- Prior experience integrating industrial power systems and/or projects bringing power into industrial facilities.
- In-depth understanding of electric power systems, including power generation, transformers, power storage, and conversion.
- Experience with power-system tools such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, or PSS/E, and controls and conversion tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or PLECS.
- Demonstrated experience in an industrial or R&D engineering environment.
- Knowledge of industry standards, including IEEE, IEC, UL, NEC, and NFPA.
- Excellent collaboration, networking, and influencing skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparing technical reports and presenting complex topics to senior audiences.
- Business acumen and experience interfacing with customers.
- Excellent fluency in English.
- Ability to travel overnight domestically and internationally occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Science, such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering (preferred).
- Datacenter experience.
- Additional language skills.
Responsibilities
- Contribute as an individual contributor to controls and integration for advanced power-system projects involving power generation, storage, and conversion.
- Perform simulation, analysis, and hands-on physical testing of emerging technologies involving power delivery, transformers, and power-conversion devices at component, subsystem, and system levels.
- Implement control logic development and automation, including real-time monitoring, telemetry, alarms, and sequences of operation.
- Understand and contribute to power-system one-line diagrams.
- Deploy solutions using communication and industrial protocols, including Modbus (RTU/TCP), DNP3, IEC 61850, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, and fieldbus systems.
- Participate in advanced development projects from ideation through proof of concept, interfacing with business-unit personnel and external partners.
- Engage with external partners, startups, and suppliers; attend industry conferences; and collaborate with customers and research institutions.
- Lead customer presentations as needed, especially in meetings involving multiple business units.
- Travel domestically and internationally overnight on occasion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
