Prototype Vehicle Technician, Corporate Advanced Engineering

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.

If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.

You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.

Job Purpose
The position is part of a global Corporate Advanced Engineering (CAE) Advanced Technology Development Team. The Prototype Vehicle technician is a hands-on versatile expert in constructing prototype vehicles, systems and products to showcase new technologies. Successful candidate will be versatile in electrical and mechanical systems with a creative can-do attitude. Duties range from procurement of vehicles to fabricating, wiring, debugging, and procurement as appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the build and construction of prototype vehicles of varying scale & finish expectations, from passenger cars & light-commercial-vehicles, as well as contributing to other projects in areas such as large grid-attached systems and power conversion products.
• Support fabrication, documentation as needed (drawings/schematics/thermal layout), low & high voltage harness design, etc.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal customers/partners (including executive leadership)
• Interact with outside partners (suppliers, service providers, consultancies, contractors) as necessary.
• Able to work on high voltage vehicles and laboratory equipment, including instrumentation
• Occasional regional travel expected
• Support a shared corporate garage and high voltage labs from a cleanliness and organizing perspective, including supporting audits, safety & compliance.
• Procurement and Maintenance: Source parts and supplies (tires, fluids, etc.) to maintain prototype vehicles to ensure operational readiness. Contract mobile services as necessary.
• Adhere and Maintain Safety and Compliance: Operate all tools and equipment safely, including welding, soldering, and fabrication tools, following high-voltage safety protocols.
• Testing and Validation: Support functional testing and troubleshooting of prototype systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and technicians and professionally represent a high-visibility corporate cross-enterprise organization.

What we’re looking for

• Education & Training:
• Formal technical training such as:
  • Associate Degree in Automotive Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Completion of a recognized technical trade program
  • Certifications in advanced automotive systems or electrical systems
• Certifications:
  • High Voltage Qualified by a recognized certification (NFPA 70e, OSHA 1910.269, etc.) or willingness to pursue and achieve certification.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience modifying and constructing/debugging vehicle systems: propulsion, low-voltage and high-voltage systems, batteries, and thermal management
  • Proficiency in welding, soldering, and general fabrication techniques
  • Ability to use diagnostic tools and generate/interpret technical drawings
• Experience:
  • 5-10 years Previous experience at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier (preferred)
  • 3-5 years experience modifying vehicles, demonstrating capability to remove/modify/replace major component and systems (engines, transmissions, electric drive units, batteries)
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to work onsite and ad