Controls Engineer: PLCs & Process Improvement

Clarios; Saint Joseph (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LEED-certified HQ

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a qualified engineer to drive continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment. Under minimal supervision, you will implement design changes, PLC updates, Six Sigma initiatives, and uptime improvements to reduce maintenance costs.

You will lead problem solving, source vendors, manage SOWs, and provide technical support across operations. Strong communication and PLC ladder logic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred) or combination of lower degree with work experience 5-10 years.
• Understanding of Project/Program Management Methodologies.
• Must possess good communication skills with the ability to communicate across multifunctional teams through all forms of media.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic required.
• Proficient in Excel, Power-point, and other related programs.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently uses problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA’s and DOE’s to reach solutions.
• Initiates and leads plant teams in the development of process improvements.
• Source vendors, define SOW’s, manage contract deliverables when outside sources for engineering are used.
• Provides technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support.
• Acts as liaison between plant and Division Engineering personnel in communicating engineering needs process changes, project reporting, etc.
• Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implements capital and non-capital projects.
• Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing product that meets quality and engineering standards.
• Reviews new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system.
• Identifies causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.
• Assists with assuring tools, equipment, and processes comply with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Problem solving

PLC programming

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Robotics programming

Job description

Clarios is seeking a qualified engineer to drive continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment. Under minimal supervision, you will implement design changes, PLC updates, Six Sigma initiatives, and uptime improvements to reduce maintenance costs.

You will lead problem solving, source vendors, manage SOWs, and provide technical support across operations. Strong communication and PLC ladder logic skills are essential.