Electrical Controls Engineer at BorgWarner

Arden, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in controls engineering within the automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing industry
  • Advanced proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi) and HMI/SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Ignition, WinCC)
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, robotics integration, and automation networks (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of electrical control systems for automated equipment, robotics, and assembly lines in industrial product manufacturing
  • Architect and program complex PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support high-volume production environments
  • Develop and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
  • Specify and validate components including sensors, drives, safety devices, and control panels
  • Troubleshoot and resolve high-level system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, process, and IT engineers to integrate controls into new and existing systems
  • Ensure compliance with building and industry standards and safety regulations
  • Lead commissioning, testing, and validation of control systems at manufacturing sites
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, cycle time reduction, and energy efficiency
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on controls-related projects
  • Maintain and enforce documentation standards for system architecture, programming, and change management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Electrical ControlsPLC ProgrammingHMI DesignAutomationControls EngineeringIndustrial ControlsMotion ControlSCADASensorsActuators

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay and benefits like for this position?

All positions start at an above market pay rate. Benefits are above market and include Day 1 medical coverage with potential no monthly premium, onsite health clinic at no cost, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement after 18 months, 401k with matching, and company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1.

Is this position remote or onsite, and where is it located?

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility with a specific location to be finalized.

What key skills are required for the Electrical Controls Engineer role?

Key skills include leading design and implementation of electrical control systems, architecting and programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, specifying components like sensors and drives, and troubleshooting with root cause analysis.

What is the company culture like at BorgWarner?

BorgWarner promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. They prioritize employee health and safety, care about local communities and the global environment, and encourage innovation and independent thinking.

What makes a strong candidate for this Electrical Controls Engineer position?

A strong candidate is an experienced and driven engineer skilled in designing advanced control systems, programming PLC/HMI/SCADA, using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive automation in high-volume manufacturing.

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