Plant IT Leader: AI, Automation & Cybersecurity

BorgWarner; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive program

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Onsite health clinic (if applicable)

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking an experienced Site IT Manager to lead IT at the Dixon plant, driving AI adoption and automation while aligning with enterprise IT strategies. You will partner with plant leadership to deliver secure, standardized IT services and own the local digital roadmap, collaborating with regional/global teams.

The role requires 5+ years of IT leadership in manufacturing, hands-on skills with Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI services, plus scripting in Python/SQL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 2 years in a site or hands-on IT leadership role within manufacturing.
• Hands-on technical skills with enterprise low-code and AI tooling; basic scripting (Python, SQL).
• Working IT/OT depth with MES/SCADA, plant networks, edge/IIoT.
• Experience deploying AI tools (Copilots, intelligent automation) at site level.

Responsibilities

• Lead site IT governance, digital roadmap, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Own end-to-end IT service performance at the site and manage incidents.
• Coach plant engineers and operators on AI tools; develop prototypes and automations.
• Ensure IT/OT cybersecurity, risk remediation, and compliance.
• Oversee site projects, budget, and vendor management.

Skills

IT leadership

Power Platform

Copilot Studio

Azure AI services

Python

SQL

ITIL fundamentals

Cybersecurity awareness

Vendor & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/Engineering/CS

Tools

Power Platform

Copilot Studio

Azure AI services

Job description

BorgWarner is seeking an experienced Site IT Manager to lead IT at the Dixon plant, driving AI adoption and automation while aligning with enterprise IT strategies. You will partner with plant leadership to deliver secure, standardized IT services and own the local digital roadmap, collaborating with regional/global teams.

The role requires 5+ years of IT leadership in manufacturing, hands-on skills with Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI services, plus scripting in Python/SQL.