Controls Engineer: Automation, PLC & Safety Expert

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical coverage

Onsite health clinic

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

BorgWarner Emissions Systems Spain SL in Dixon, IL seeks a Controls Engineer who will design, develop, program, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for manufacturing equipment and processes, while enhancing safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.

You will lead continuous-improvement initiatives, support equipment investments and installation, coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, travel to supplier sites for inspections and commissioning, and document procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 3+ years in Industrial Automation, Controls, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control-panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and system configurations.
• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives including collaborative robots and IIoT technologies.
• Support equipment design reviews, installation, commissioning, and production launches.
• Coordinate technicians, suppliers, and cross-functional partners during new equipment installations and upgrades.
• Travel to supplier locations for inspections, testing, installations, and launch support.
• Diagnose and repair control and equipment issues and coordinate maintenance and calibration.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA experience

Machine-vision systems

Industrial robots

Electrical schematics

Industrial protocols

IIoT concepts

SQL

Python

Ladder logic

Analytical problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Controls/Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ignition (SCADA)

Cognex/Keyence vision

Fanuc/ABB/KUKA robots

Job description

BorgWarner Emissions Systems Spain SL in Dixon, IL seeks a Controls Engineer who will design, develop, program, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for manufacturing equipment and processes, while enhancing safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.

You will lead continuous-improvement initiatives, support equipment investments and installation, coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, travel to supplier sites for inspections and commissioning, and document procedures