Electrical Controls Engineer

BorgWarner; Hendersonville (NC); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Day 1 Medical Coverage

Onsite Health Clinic

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with matching

Holidays and Vacation Day 1

Annual incentive program

Descripción de la vacante

BorgWarner Arden Facility is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and optimize advanced control systems for industrial manufacturing. This role drives automation strategy, mentors engineers, and ensures safety and reliability across production lines.

The candidate will lead commissioning, collaborate with mechanical and IT teams, and help scale power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications, contributing to BorgWarner’s broader industrial

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in controls engineering within manufacturing industries.
• Advanced proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, robotics integration, and automation networks.
• Experience with safety systems and standards (ISO 13849, ISO 26262, SIL).
• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and implementation of electrical control systems for automated equipment, robotics, and assembly lines in industrial product manufacturing.
• Architect and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support high-volume production environments.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Specify and validate components including sensors, drives, safety devices, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-level system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams 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.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical control systems

Industrial networking

Safety standards

Electrical CAD tools

Leadership & PM

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

FactoryTalk

Ignition

WinCC

Descripción del empleo

Location

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.

About Us

BorgWarner hasnearly a100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide.We’renow expanding into the high-growth data center market, providingadvancedpower generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds ourexpertisein turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls-reflecting our commitment todevelopment, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

Job Purpose

We’rebuilding a brand-newstate-of-the-artfacility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a teamthat’sshaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business,pleasevisit: BorgWarnerIndustrial Solutions .

We are looking for an experienced and driven Electrical Controls Engineer to participate in the design, development, and optimization of advanced control systems for our industrial manufacturing operations. This role will play a key part in driving automation strategy, educating other engineers, and ensuring high-performance, safety, and scalability of electrical systems across production lines.

Key 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 to support high-volume production environments.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Specify and validate components including sensors, drives, safety devices, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-level system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including 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.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in controls engineering within the automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing industry.
• Advanced proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi) and HMI/SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Ignition, WinCC).
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, robotics integration, and automation networks (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET).
• Experience with safety systems and standards (ISO 13849, ISO 26262, SIL).
• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Liason between utility supply company and facility/plant leadership to manage high voltage power connection at the plant as well as within the plant power infrastructure

What We Believe

• Inclusion: Respecting Individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co‑workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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