Systems Engineer

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Center, IN, USA
Hybrid
115K-162K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Other
The Role
Leads system development from concept through final testing for automotive and industrial power electronics products. Responsibilities include defining requirements and architectures, managing technical roadmaps, conducting trade studies, FMEAs, design reviews, simulations, configuration management, and customer presentations. The role coordinates cross-functional engineering teams, ensures test coverage and quality, improves systems engineering processes, and mentors engineers.
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Position

Systems Engineer


Location

Kokomo, Indiana or Auburn Hills, Michigan

 

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

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems, Industrial Power Solution is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Systems Engineer. 

 

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the system development activities from concept to final test.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical development for the system (or assigned features) with cross-functional development teams, component leads and customers.
  • Create and implement a roadmap for system or assigned sub-system.
  • Negotiate the technical requirements, scope and deliverables for the system feature.
  • Work with system architects, to drive and disseminate system-level requirements and define the architecture of the feature.
  • Use expert knowledge to ensure designs meet requirements and test quality and coverage are ensured.
  • Work closely with the platform development team and local resources to balance meeting customer deliverables.
  • Lead the technical analysis, trade off studies, FMEAs, design reviews and customer presentations.
  • Manage the execution of all systems engineering activities and product deliverables.
  • Manage the change and configuration management of the assigned features within the system.
  • Work closely with the systems modelling team to drive a simulation based approach, where feasible.
  • Support the definition and continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, methods, and tools
  • Document and share best-practices and lessons learned
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What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science; however, a Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering is preferred
  • 8+ years’ experience in related engineering field applying Systems Engineering principles throughout the product life cycle in one or more of the following areas:
    • Automotive electronics product development
    • Power electronics
    • Systems Engineering
  • In depth knowledge of requirements elicitation, analysis, definition, and management
  • Experience with electronics systems.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills (Shainin or Six Sigma training a plus)
  • Knowledge of embedded control software, software development processes and serial communication protocols.
  • Ability to train, teach, and mentor other engineers.
  • Strong product engineering experience and working knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
  • Works under limited supervision.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language
  • Organized and structured work-style and attention to detail
  • Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
  • Travel 10% required, domestic and international
  • Preferred knowledge:
    • Knowledge of or experience in multiple engineering areas (electrical, mechanical, test, software, controls), especially in industrial products
    • Requirements management in Polarion
    • System modeling in SysML or other modeling language
    • Automotive or Industrial electrical system experience
    • Power Electronics hardware and/or software design experience
    • System techniques such as FMEA, FTA, etc.
    • UL certification

What We Offer

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption & IVF Assistance
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Company Paid Vacation
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Onsite Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner
  • Hybrid Work Environment

 

What We Believe

  • Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences
  • Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise
  • Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information
  • Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment
  • Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner

 

Visa Sponsorship

  • BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, sponsorship is not available.

 

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

  • Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

 

Career Scam Disclaimer

  • BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

 

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • 8+ years of experience in a related engineering field applying systems engineering principles throughout the product lifecycle
  • Experience in automotive electronics product development, power electronics, or systems engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of requirements elicitation, analysis, definition, and management
  • Experience with electronics systems
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of embedded control software, software development processes, and serial communication protocols
  • Ability to train, teach, and mentor other engineers
  • Strong product engineering experience and working knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Organized, structured work style with attention to detail
  • Ability to work under limited supervision
  • Travel up to 10%, domestic and international
  • Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering
  • Knowledge or experience across multiple engineering areas, including electrical, mechanical, test, software, or controls
  • Requirements management experience in Polarion
  • System modeling experience in SysML or another modeling language
  • Automotive or industrial electrical systems experience
  • Power electronics hardware or software design experience
  • Knowledge of FMEA, FTA, or similar system techniques
  • UL certification knowledge
  • Shainin or Six Sigma training

BorgWarner Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BorgWarner and has not been reviewed or approved by BorgWarner.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair for many roles, with “fair pay for job” and “pay is good” recurring alongside “competitive pay structure” in professional and engineering positions. Satisfaction appears stronger in technical/professional roles and certain locations.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, advocacy resources, and a dedicated U.S. benefits hub. Employer‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance broaden the protection.
  • Flexible Benefits — The offering spans HSAs/FSAs, retirement savings, disability, and formal vacation/holiday programs, with site‑specific reference guides and plan documents. Wellness‑linked options (including previously communicated no‑premium choices) add flexibility where available.

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The Company
HQ: Auburn Hills, MI
16,288 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

As a global product leader for over 130 years, we deliver innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. Guided by our commitment to inclusion, integrity, excellence, responsibility and collaboration—and our pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2035—we’re leading the automotive industry to a future that is cleaner, healthier and safer for all. Start your future with BorgWarner now! We are looking for dedicated, talented people to fill our manufacturing and technical facilities all over the world.

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