Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer

Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer II

Arden, NC     

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. 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

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. 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.

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 future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!  

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings:  BorgWarner Openings

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

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Controls Engineer to enhance our manufacturing capabilities by developing and implementing innovative controls engineering solutions. This role will focus on maintaining the highest standards of safety, product quality, and cost-efficiency while leading continuous improvement initiatives and special projects. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with various teams across the organization and interface effectively with equipment vendors and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to design and enhance equipment and controls for new and existing products, focusing on cycle time reduction, quality improvement, and waste minimization.
• Lead initiatives to implement process automation using robots and collaborative robots, enhance shopfloor digitalization, and drive IoT initiatives for advanced process analysis and predictive maintenance.
• Champion the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict early machine failures and detect potential quality issues.
• Utilize Digital Twins for process modeling and real-time data for process optimization, including the development of dashboards and process analytics for comprehensive insights.
• Partner with Maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimize downtime, and oversee equipment relocation or modifications.
• Manage and maintain control programs (PLC, vision systems, robotics, databases, SCADA) utilized in the production process.
• Support the specification and installation of new equipment, ensuring comprehensive safety reviews and the integration of control systems with data collection platforms (e.g., SCADA, MES, ERP).
• Engage with equipment suppliers and contractors to oversee the installation and upgrading of production equipment.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional teams across local and global operations to drive organizational goals.
• Ensure all design and implementation efforts adhere to ISO standards, RIA standards, OSHA regulations, and internal quality systems.
• Travel as needed to vendor locations for equipment inspections, tests, and installations.
• Maintain compliance with standard manufacturing practices and current control policies.
• Identify and resolve safety issues through proactive measures and corrective action implementation.
• Carry out other duties as directed or assigned.

Education Requirements:

• B