Electrical Controls Engineer – Industrial Power & Data

BorgWarner; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical Coverage

Onsite Health Clinic

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401k with matching

Holidays and vacation Day 1

Competitive annual incentive program

Job summary

BorgWarner is expanding with a new state-of-the-art facility in Hendersonville, NC, focused on power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. We seek an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and validation of automated systems.

You will partner with mechanical, process, and IT teams to implement reliable controls, improve efficiency, and ensure safety compliance in high-volume production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of controls engineering experience in automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Advanced PLC programming and HMI/SCADA proficiency.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and automation networks.
• Experience with safety systems and standards (ISO 13849, ISO 26262, SIL).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of electrical control systems for automated equipment and assembly lines.
• Architect and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA for high-volume production.
• Develop and review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Specify and validate sensors, drives, safety devices, and panels.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and IT engineers to integrate controls.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Lead commissioning, testing, and validation at manufacturing sites.
• Drive continuous improvements for reliability and energy efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain documentation standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

System integration

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collab

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

FactoryTalk

Ignition

WinCC

Job description

BorgWarner is expanding with a new state-of-the-art facility in Hendersonville, NC, focused on power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. We seek an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and validation of automated systems.

You will partner with mechanical, process, and IT teams to implement reliable controls, improve efficiency, and ensure safety compliance in high-volume production environments.