Manufacturing IT Platform Senior Engineer

Clarios; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clarios in Holland, Michigan is looking for a Manufacturing IT Platform Engineer with 8–10 years of software development experience. The role involves building reusable capabilities for manufacturing data platforms using AI-assisted development tools and deploying solutions in manufacturing plants.

Ideal candidates will have strong coding skills, experience with MoM/MES integration, and knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker. Benefits include medical coverage and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of traditional software development experience in Manufacturing.
• 2–3 years of active experience using AI tools for software development.
• Strong coding skills in Python, Java, Node.js, or .NET.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and data services.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop services for MoM/MES use cases.
• Build manufacturing data pipelines and APIs for real-time data.
• Develop applications that interface with plant systems.

Skills

Software development

Programming in Python

REST API development

Docker

Kubernetes

AI tools usage

Job description

What you will do

We are seeking a Manufacturing IT Platform Engineer with 8–10 years of traditional software development hands‑on experience using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Claude.ai, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot).

The role focuses on building productized, reusable capabilities for MoM/MES integration, manufacturing data platforms, and edge deployments, using containers and Kubernetes to deploy and support solutions in manufacturing plants.

This role is ideal for an engineer who wants to build real systems used on the shop floor, leverage AI tools to accelerate development, and grow into a strong manufacturing platform contributor.

How you will do it

• Design and develop services supporting MoM/MES use cases such as production events, quality data, and traceability.
• Build manufacturing data pipelines and APIs for real‑time and near‑real‑time shop‑floor data.
• Develop and maintain edge‑deployed applications that interface with plant systems (MES, SCADA, historians, equipment data).
• Use AI development tools (Claude.ai, Copilot studio) for:
• Code generation and refactoring
• Test creation and debugging
• Documentation and design acceleration
• Configuration of the MOM/MES.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy using Kubernetes (on‑prem or edge environments).
• Support plant deployments, validation, and basic production support.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to improve reliability, scalability, and usability of the platform.

What we look for

Required

• 8–10 years of traditional software development experience in Manufacturing.
• 2–3 years of active experience using AI tools for software development.
• Strong coding skills in Python, Java, Node.js, or .NET.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and data services.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker containers.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or industrial systems (MES, shop‑floor data, production systems).

Preferred

• Exposure to MoM/MES, SCADA, Historian, or IoT systems.
• Experience with event‑driven or streaming architectures (e.g., MQTT, pub/sub concepts).
• Any experience deploying applications to edge or on‑prem environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with manufacturing and shop‑floor systems.
• Comfortable combining traditional engineering skills with AI‑assisted development.
• Product‑oriented mindset—focused on reusable, scalable solutions.
• Willingness to support plant users and learn from operational feedback.
• Curious, hands‑on, and ownership driven.

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.