1st Shift Automation and Controls Technician; Grade G

1st Shift Automation and Controls Technician (Grade G, $29.50-$36.61)

Manufacturing, Automation, and Controls Technician (G)

About us

Borg Warner 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 Borg Warner 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. Borg Warner 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 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 Borg Warner now!

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

Job purpose

The Borg Warner 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.

The Manufacturing, Automation, and Controls Technician supports thermal assembly lines and other production areas, focusing on improving quality, process flow, and automation. This role bridges engineering resources and the production floor, implementing safety, quality, and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between engineering and production, assisting with the implementation of safety, quality, and process improvements

Coordinate with manufacturing managers, engineers, vendors, and customers to ensure satisfaction and effective communication

Facilitate complex department projects, including planning, scheduling, training, implementation, and documentation of solutions

Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues on assembly lines and automation equipment

Assist in the design, development, and programming of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), and SCADA systems under engineering guidance.

Support commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting of automation equipment and control systems.

Work with sensors, actuators, motors, and vision systems for process automation

Assist with installation and upgrades of production equipment, collaborating with equipment suppliers and contractors

Maintain and update electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using CAD software

Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies

Document system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and training materials

Provide technical support for equipment maintenance and modifications

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and learn new automation technologies

Assist with preventative maintenance and machine repairs as needed

Support pre-production and PPAP assembly builds,…