About the role#
The Controls Systems Engineering Co-op supports manufacturing automation and digitalization initiatives at our Hendersonville plant. You will drive the implementation and deployment of manufacturing software applications and MES visualizations. This role involves hands-on work with industrial platforms to ensure solutions are designed, configured, tested, and deployed correctly. You will also support BPCS and controls activities, including PLC connectivity, equipment integration, data collection, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
What you'll do#
- Implement, configure, test, and deploy manufacturing software applications and MES visualizations.
- Develop and maintain Ignition-based HMIs, dashboards, production monitoring, and data collection solutions.
- Connect manufacturing equipment and PLCs to plant systems using industrial communication protocols.
- Support BPCS controls work, including PLC programming, modifications, troubleshooting, and system improvements.
- Assist with controls commissioning and validation activities.
- Troubleshoot controls, connectivity, data-quality, and visualization issues to implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with operators, maintenance, team leads, supervisors, IT, and engineers to deliver practical solutions.
- Create and maintain controls documentation, system architecture information, configuration records, and troubleshooting procedures.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in electrical, controls, mechatronics, computer, or automation engineering.
- Hands-on knowledge of Ignition, or equivalent experience with industrial HMI, SCADA, or MES applications.
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming, PLC troubleshooting, and industrial controls systems.
- Ability to connect PLCs and manufacturing equipment to higher-level systems.
- Familiarity with BPCS, industrial automation, control system architecture, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, or similar PLC platforms is preferred.
- Familiarity with OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, SQL databases, Python, or Java is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
- Comfort working on the production floor to support implementation and commissioning.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Location & details#
- Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Term: Rolling
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner is a motor vehicle manufacturing company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It supplies original equipment to major automotive OEMs across the globe. The company focuses on electric innovations and fuel-efficient combustion technology. It employs over 18,000 people and operates as a public company.
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