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The Controls Engineer also leads continuous-improvement initiatives, supports equipment investment and installation, and serves as a technical resource to manufacturing teams and technicians.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:\nControls and Automation Engineering\nDesign, develop, program, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for manufacturing equipment and processes. \nDevelop and maintain electrical schematics, control-panel layouts, wiring diagrams, system configurations, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training materials. \nIntegrate and support sensors, actuators, motors, machine-vision systems, industrial networks, robotics, and related automation technologies. \nLead automation and digitalization initiatives involving collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, Industrial Internet of Things technologies, advanced process analysis, and predictive maintenance. \nResearch and implement control-system, processing, and machine-safety best practices consistent with plant standards and control policies. \nEquipment Launch, Commissioning, and Support\nSupport equipment design reviews, selection, quotation, installation, commissioning, debugging, testing, and production launch activities. \nCoordinate manufacturing technicians, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional partners during new-equipment installations, upgrades, and product launches. \nTravel to supplier locations as needed for equipment inspections, acceptance testing, installations, and launch support. \nDiagnose control and equipment issues and coordinate maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications, and restoration of production capability. \nEvaluate and justify new equipment and process investments, coordinate implementation, and support tracking of tooling and appropriation-request expenditures. \nManufacturing Quality and Continuous Improvement\nAnalyze engineering specifications and manufacturing processes to create/develop test plans, automated test tools, and verification of equipment. \nSupport end-of-line (EOL) test systems and validate product performance against customer requirements.\nInvestigate product and process quality issues, identify root causes, and validate corrective actions through documented testing and analysis. \nPlan and perform process studies, design of experiments, capability evaluations, and other technical analyses. \nPartner with manufacturing and product engineering teams to improve equipment safety, quality, capability, utilization, reliability, and cost performance. \nSupport new product introductions, current-product changes, and continuous-improvement projects. \nTechnical Leadership, Documentation, and Safety\nProvide technical direction, training, and support to technicians, manufacturing teams, peers, and new team members. \nPrepare and deliver technical presentations to customers, employees, and management, and coordinate outside contract projects. \nEstablish and maintain effective equipment, process, and control-system documentation. \nDevelop work procedures that reduce operational risk, train employees on those procedures, and support consistent application. \nSupport workplace inspections, incident investigations, root-cause corrective actions, safety meetings, training, and timely closure of identified safety issues. \nComply with applicable safety standards, industry regulations, company policies, and standard manufacturing practices. \nParticipate in cross-functional teams, including Production Teams and AQP Steering Committee activities, to achieve safety, quality, launch, and continuous-improvement objectives. \nPerform other duties as assigned. \nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics or related technical field from a four-year college or university.\n3+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, Controls, or Manufacturing Engineering (Internships or Co-Op experience included).\nAbility to travel with minimal notification may arise for 5-10%.\nKEY JOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:\nPLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley platforms. \nExperience developing or supporting HMI and SCADA applications; Ignition experience preferred. \nExperience with machine-vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence. \nWorking knowledge of industrial robots, including Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar platforms. \nKnowledge of electrical circuits, control-panel design, and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. \nKnowledge of industrial communication protocols and networks, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profinet. \nFamiliarity with industrial digitalization, IIoT concepts, and data-driven process monitoring. \nProgramming or data-query experience using SQL, Python, C++, ladder logic, or comparable languages. \nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. \nEffective communication, collaboration, project coordination, and technical-documentation skills. \nAbility to learn and apply new automation, controls, robotics, and manufacturing technologies. \nFor a listing of Dixon openings: BorgWarner Openings\nPay & Benefits\nAnnual Salary Range: $ 70,400 - $ 96,800\nBenefit info: U.S. Benefits - BorgWarner\nSome of the benefits highlights below for all fulltime employees:\nDay 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium\nOnsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost\nDental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage\nTuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months\nRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program\nCompany paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1\n-Salary Range:\n$70,400 - $96,800Internal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement\nCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. 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