Systems Analyst - Smart Manufacturing

BorgWarner; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical coverage

Onsite health clinic

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Job summary

BorgWarner’s Arden campus in North Carolina hosts a Systems Analyst – Smart Manufacturing role focused on connecting machines and data across MES and IIoT platforms. You will translate manufacturing needs into scalable IT solutions and work with global teams to standardize processes and analytics.

This role emphasizes digital transformation with tangible productivity gains. The Smart Manufacturing IT team leads data-driven initiatives, develops technical specs, and enables secure OT/IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, manufacturing/industrial engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in consulting or industry in automotive/manufacturing, with Industry 4.0 exposure.
• Familiarity with SAP, MES, IIoT platforms; knowledge of edge/cloud and data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, rollout, and improvement of a global smart manufacturing/IIoT platform.
• Collaborate with international teams to define scalable digital standards.
• Identify high-value digital use cases such as production optimization and predictive insights.
• Lead assignments end to end, from concept to handover, with planning and risk management.
• Develop technical specs, perform IT testing, and create user training.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Prioritization

Travel readiness

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or related fields

Tools

SAP

MES

IIoT platforms

Edge/Cloud connectivity

Industrial data architecture

Job description

Position

Systems Analyst – Smart Manufacturing

Location

Arden, NC

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.

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.

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.

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings: BorgWarner Openings

Job Purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

The Smart Manufacturing team drives the future of connected, data-driven production, delivering secure and scalable solutions across MES, Industry 4.0, IIoT, and digital transformation. We connect machines, systems, and data across our global production sites to enable real-time visibility, standardized digital capabilities, advanced analytics, and continuous productivity improvements - working closely with manufacturing, engineering, logistics, IT, and business stakeholders to reduce complexity, uphold global standards, and accelerate adoption of smart manufacturing technologies.

Reporting to the Manager Smart Manufacturing IT, this role translates manufacturing requirements into functional designs, configurations, integrations, test plans, and support models for scalable MES, IIoT, and smart manufacturing solutions. It bridges manufacturing, IT, and business stakeholders to enable data-driven operations, secure OT/IT integration, and measurable gains in productivity, flexibility, resilience, and sustainability - with an eye on where the smart factory is heading, not just where it is today.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, rollout, and continuous improvement of a global smart manufacturing / IIoT platform connecting machines, systems, and data across production environments.


• Partner with international, cross-functional teams to define scalable digital standards, reusable solution patterns, and integration frameworks for Industry 4.0 and IIoT.


• Identify and evaluate high-value digital use cases - production optimization, logistics, predictive insights, energy efficiency, and data-driven decision support


• Lead assigned solutions and projects end to end, from concept to handover: planning, estimation, delivery tracking, and management of risks, scope, dependencies, and change requests, with regular updates to stakeholders and steering committees.


• Analyze, design, and standardize global target processes, data flows, and digital tools together with local production, logistics, engineering, and IT organizations.


• Evaluate emerging technologies - IioT integration, edge/cloud connectivity, industrial data architecture, and analytics/AI enablement - to strengthen future smart-factory capabilities and keep solutions extensible (e.g., digital-twin- and analytics-ready)


• Ensure stable day-to-day operation of smart manufacturing systems while introducing innovative services and embedding digital-lean principles into future solutions


• Develop technical specifications, perform IT testing, and create documentation and end-user training, so systems are adopted correctly and meet business needs


• Identify, shape, and help deliver AI/ML and advanced-analytics use cases - e.g., predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, vision-based quality, and AI-assisted decision support - translating them from concept into scalable, production-ready solutions.


• Train, coach, and build digital competencies among IT and business stakeholders across the domain.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or related fields


• 3+ years of professional experience in consulting or industry (automotive/manufacturing preferred) across IT, engineering, production, and/or logistics - including hands-on implementation and support of Industry 4.0 technologies and business digitalization


• Solid understanding of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing solutions - familiarity with SAP, MES, and IIoT platforms, plus awareness of edge/cloud, analytics, and industrial data architecture


• Self-starter, open to innovative ideas, able to prioritize across multiple projects, work to tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities


• Ability to deliver IT solutions that meet business needs within budget and timelines in a global organization


• Fluent English (additional languages a plus); willingness to travel up to ~30%

What we offer

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) at 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

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:

$70,400 - $96,800