Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift

Clarios, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Manufacturing & Controls Engineer to join our US-based facility. You will participate in projects delivering mechanical, electrical, and system design for assembly equipment, and develop process specs and work instructions.

You will update flow charts and PFMEA docs and grow to a SME for assigned equipment and processes. You will lead smaller development efforts, provide technical support to plant operations, and collaborate with Safety, Environmental, and QA teams to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to design pneumatic and hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Ability to access and edit machine PLC code; RSLogix/Studio5000 PLC programming software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop changes to existing equipment.
• Function as a Project Lead in smaller development projects affecting business objectives.
• Provide technical support for plant operations including maintenance, capital projects, and Six Sigma rollout.
• Prepare project review information for leadership on a specified frequency.
• Implement process changes on equipment and assist with production expansion equipment installation.
• Support Safety, Environmental, Quality and Engineering requirements.
• Develop equipment statements of work and acceptance test plans.
• Travel to supplier sites for equipment qualification and testing.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems design

PLC programming

3D modeling & 2D drafting

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

RSLogix/Studio5000

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you will do:

The Manufacturing & Controls Engineer participates as a team member in small and large projects in the Manufacturing Facility. The Engineer provides mechanical, electrical, and system design deliverables for assigned projects. The Engineer develops process specification changes, creates and update Operator and Maintenance Work instructions for the assembly processes and assembly equipment as assigned. Updates to Assembly Process Flow Charts and PFEMA documentation are also assignments for the Engineer. The Engineer will be development to the level of a competent SME (Subject Matter Expert) for assigned Assembly Equipment and Processes.

How you will do it:

Participate in cross-functional teams assignments to develop changes to existing equipment. Function as a Project Lead in smaller development projects that have impact on the business objectives. Provides technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support. Prepare project review information to share with team members, supervisor, manager and director and other appropriate leadership levels on a specified frequency for specified projects. Implement process changes on existing equipment, and assist with the development and installation of production expansion equipment in the assembly. Assist corporate and plant level Safety, Environmental, and Quality Assurance Dept. personnel to ensure that manufacturing assembly processes and assembly equipment meet all Safety, Environmental, and Quality and Engineering requirements. Communicate with plant manufacturing employees to align project focus and to define barriers to production performance that require attention. Develop equipment functional statements of work, equipment acceptance test plans. Travel to equipment supplier sites to perform equipment qualification and acceptance testing evaluation. Performs other tasks as assigned.

What we look for:

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred.) Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment. Ability to interpret electrical schematics Ability to design pneumatic and hydraulic systems, create pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, and ability to interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics. Ability to access and edit machine PLC code; RSlogix/Studio5000 PLC programming software- Allen Bradley 3D modeling and 2D drafting experience; SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Other beneficial skills: Minitab, Six Sigma #LI-AL1 #LI-Onsite

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law.

As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses.

We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate.

For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.