Power Systems Control Engineer, Corporate Advanced Engineering

BorgWarner • Auburn Hills, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Power Systems Control Engineer is an individual contributor on BorgWarner’s Corporate Advanced Engineering team, which develops longer-term growth opportunities and breakthrough technologies. The role focuses on developing, controlling, and integrating power generation, energy storage, and power conversion technologies into facilities. Work is system-oriented and involves collaboration with BorgWarner business units and external technology partners. The position is part of the Chief Technology Officer organization and is based at the Auburn Hills Propulsion Technology Center.

The engineer performs simulation, analysis, and hands-on testing of emerging power-system technologies at component, subsystem, and system levels. The role develops control logic and automation, including real-time monitoring, telemetry, alarms, and sequences of operation, and contributes to power-system one-line diagrams. The engineer participates in advanced development projects from ideation through proof of concept, works with external partners and customers, 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 integration experience involving microgrids, distributed energy resources (DER), advanced energy systems, controllers, SCADA, and cloud/IT systems.
• Prior experience integrating industrial power systems and/or projects that bring 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 working 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.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to travel overnight domestically and internationally occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Science, such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, is preferred.
• Datacenter experience is a plus.
• Additional language skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop controls and integrate advanced power systems, including power generation, storage, and conversion projects.
• 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, particularly in multi-business-unit customer meetings.
• Travel domestically and internationally overnight on occasion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior