Controls Specialist

Clarios; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios is seeking an engineer to continuously improve plant processes and equipment. You will drive PLC changes, support maintenance and capital projects, and collaborate with division engineering to align on requirements and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a manufacturing engineering background, hands-on PLC experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks to design improvements that reduce downtime and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Improve plant processes and equipment including design and PLC changes.
• Lead plant teams in the development of process improvements.
• Provide technical support for plant operations including maintenance and capital projects.
• Act as liaison between plant and division engineering personnel on needs and reporting.
• Monitor process and equipment to ensure performance to specifications and implement projects.
• Work with quality control to ensure products meet standards.
• Review specifications and schedule their introduction into the manufacturing system.
• Identify causes and develop strategies to eliminate recurring downtime.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What you will do

Under minimal supervision, responsible for the continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment including design and PLC program changes, mechanical and electrical documentation, Six Sigma variation reduction, uptime improvements, and maintenance expense reduction.

How you will do it

• Efficiently use problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA's and DOE's to reach solutions.
• Initiate and lead plant teams in the development of process improvements.
• Provide technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support.
• Act as liaison between plant and division engineering personnel in communicating engineering needs, process changes, project reporting, etc.
• Monitor process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implement capital and non‑capital projects.
• Work with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing product that meets quality and engineering standards.
• Review new and modified specifications for proper content and schedule their introduction into the manufacturing system.
• Identify causes and develop strategies for eliminating re‑occurring downtime.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment. (Internship experience in industry preferred but not required).
• Minimum 1 year of experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs.

Preferred

• Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics (Fanuc/Denso).

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. 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.