Power Systems Control Engineer, Corporate Advanced Engineering

BorgWarner Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a Power Systems Control Engineer to advance development, control, and integration of breakthrough energy solutions at the Auburn Hills propulsion center. You will collaborate across units and external partners to bring power generation, storage, and conversion tech into facilities.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD preferred and 5+ years in industrial power systems, with hands-on experience in microgrid, DER, and integration with SCADA and cloud IT.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Science preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial power systems.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Willingness for occasional domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls and integration of advanced power systems including generation, storage and conversion.
• Perform simulation, analysis, and hands-on testing of emerging technologies at component to system level.
• Develop and implement Real-Time monitoring, telemetry, alarms and operation sequences.
• Contribute to one-line diagrams for power systems and deploy protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP).
• Engage with external partners and customers and present technical results to senior audiences.

Skills

Power systems expertise

Control integration

Simulation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Customer interfacing

Education

Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Science

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

PSCAD

PSS/E

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Job description

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings 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.

Culture

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 believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

Job Purpose

The Power Systems Control Engineer of Corporate Advanced Engineering plays a key role within our organization in the development, control, and integration of breakthrough technologies relative to generating power, energy storage, and power conversion steps into facilities. The Corporate Advanced Engineering team focuses on new growth areas with longer time horizons. The development work is system-oriented and involves collaboration with BorgWarner business units and external technology partners. This position is part of the Chief Technology Officer organization based at the Auburn Hills Propulsion Technology Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Individual contributor for the controls and integration of advanced power systems including power generation, storage, & conversion projects
• Perform simulation, analysis, and hands-on physical testing of emerging technologies from power delivery, transformers, and power conversion devices at the component, sub-systems and system level.
• Responsible for implementing Control Logic Development and Automation, including Real-Time monitoring, telemetry, alarms, & Sequences of Operation
• Understand and be able to contribute to one-line diagrams for power systems.
• Deploy solutions in Communication and Industrial Protocols, such as Modbus(RTU/TCP), DNP3, IEC 61850, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, fieldbus systems
• Participate in advanced development projects from ideation through proof-of-concept, interfacing with business unit personnel, external partners
• Engage with external partners, startups, and suppliers, attend industry conferences, and collaborate with customers and research institutions.
• Lead customer presentations as needed, especially in multi-BU customer meetings.

What We Are Looking For

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial power systems.
• Hands-on integration between Microgrid, DER, and Advanced Energy Systems, controllers, SCADA, and cloud/IT Systems.
• Prior experience integrating industrial power systems and/or projects bringing power into industrial facilities.
• Datacenter experience is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of electric power systems, including power generation, transformers, power storage & conversion.
• Experience in Power system tools (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, PSS/E) and Controls & conversion tools (MATLAB/ Simulink, PLECS).
• Demonstrated experience working in an Industrial or R&D engineering environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards, IEEE, IEC, UL, NEC, NFPA.
• Excellent collaboration, networking and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of preparing technical reports and presenting complex topics to senior audiences.
• Business acumen and experience interfacing with customers.
• Excellent fluency in English; additional languages beneficial.
• Overnight domestic and international travel is required occasionally.

Salary Range

$115,200 - $162,000

Join Us

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.