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Controls Engineer - Battery Energy Systems (Seneca, SC)

BorgWarner · Seneca, SC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Travel
5%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at BorgWarner (automotive) in Seneca, SC. Install, troubleshoot, and repair controls, instruments, equipment and systems for new commercial, domestic, and industrial uses including electrical/pneumatic issues.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Control plans, PLC, Robotics, Automation, AutoCAD, EHS / safety
Day to day
about 5% travel

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $97k–$125k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 23 controls engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 22 other live controls postings in South Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$125k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 78%
  • ✓ Automation 74%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 39%
  • ✓ Robotics 35%
  • Root cause 35%
  • Team leadership 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 35 lbs

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This plant: BorgWarner in Seneca

1 other open role at this site.

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Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Duties

  • ◆Design electrical and control systems for industrial automation systems
  • ◆Designs and drafts diagrams of cable connection for robots, robot end-of-arm tool, robot controller, and other machines.
  • ◆Designs and drafts arrangement of linkage of conductors, relays, and other components of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication devices.
  • ◆Install, troubleshoot, and repair controls, instruments, equipment and systems for new commercial, domestic, and industrial uses including electrical/pneumatic issues.
  • ◆Program and configure plant floor data interfaces (traceability)
  • ◆Diagrams logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control.
  • ◆Lead support for vision inspection systems
  • ◆Write work instructions for Controls processes including program, PLCs, automation, etc.
  • ◆Support developing robust Process Control Plan for production.
  • ◆Collaborates with other functional groups to illustrate and describe installation and maintenance details such as where bearings should be lubricated, types of lubrication, and which parts are lubricated automatically and manually.
  • ◆Confers with equipment manufacturers to resolve problems regarding building of controls systems.
  • ◆Reviews schematics with customer's representatives to answer questions during installation of robot systems.
  • ◆Observes gauges during trial run of programmed machine and equipment operation to verify that electrical signals in system conform to specifications.
  • ◆Designs controls for energy conversion or other industrial plant monitoring systems.
  • ◆Troubleshoots electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  • ◆Leads others in the fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and determines methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products.
  • ◆Performs tasks to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
  • ◆Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • ✓All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
  • ✓Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.
  • ✓Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion.

Education & Experience

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Engineering and Computer and Electrical Engineering
  • ✓0 - 2 years experience in controls engineering, programming, robotics, etc.
  • ✓Intermediate experience in Siemens PLC & HMI programming/troubleshooting
  • ✓Kuka Robot experience
  • ✓Torque screw drivers
  • ✓Experience in Keyence Vision systems
  • ✓Experience with AutoCAD (electrical design)
  • ✓Familiarity with safety standards for industrial equipment (OSHA, NFPA, etc)
  • ✓Knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing processes
  • ✓High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

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A Controls Engineer performs a vital role in designing and developing systems for manufacturing operations. They may design layout, materials and information flow, or machine placement. Additionally, a Control Engineer can be responsible for increasing production efficiency by evaluating performance and proposing and implementing improvements. The Control Engineer works within the Drivetrain Systems All Wheel Drive Engineering matrixed organization in collaboration with the Engineering Manager.

Key Roles &

Knowledge/Skills

  • •Superb computer literacy, including Windows/Microsoft based software applications and AutoCad skills.
  • •Results-oriented, with strong organizational and project management skills
  • •Must have a proficient understanding of electrical theory and be able to navigate schematics.

Additional Information

  • •Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.

Safety and Physical

Key Competencies

  • •Safety
  • •Initiative
  • •Judgement/Decision Making
  • •Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
  • •Attendance

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