Power Systems Control Engineer, Corporate Advanced Engineering

Cascadia Motion, LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Power Systems Control Engineer for Corporate Advanced Engineering to advance power generation, storage and conversion technologies. You will develop control strategies, perform simulations, implement real-time monitoring, and coordinate with business units and external partners.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in engineering, 5+ years of industrial power systems experience, hands-on integration across microgrids and DER, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in engineering or science preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial power systems.
• Hands-on integration between microgrid, DER and advanced energy systems.
• Knowledge of power system tools and MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Develop controls and integration for advanced power systems.
• Perform simulations, analysis and testing of emerging technologies.
• Implement real-time monitoring, telemetry, alarms and operation sequences.
• Contribute to one-line diagrams and deployment of protocols.
• Collaborate with business units, external partners, and customers.

Skills

Power systems

Control systems

Industrial power systems

SCADA

English fluency

Education

Master’s or PhD in Engineering or Science (Electrical/Mechanical/Computer) preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

PSCAD

PSS/E

MATLAB/ Simulink

PLECS

Job description

Power Systems Control Engineer, Corporate Advanced Engineering

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.

Our 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.

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.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

Salary Range: $115,200 - $162,000

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