Senior Manufacturing and Controls Engineer
Clarios
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Job summary
Clarios in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking an experienced Electrical/Manufacturing Engineer to advance automation, process improvements, and capital projects at the St. Joseph Assembly Plant.
You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Division Engineering to implement robust, scalable solutions. The role emphasizes PLC/Allen-Bradley control systems, HMI development, SCADA, and robotics with Six Sigma and lean experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
- 5+ years engineering experience in manufacturing.
- Advanced PLC programming and ladder logic experience.
- Experience developing/troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs & HMIs.
- Proficiency with automation software (RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View, PanelBuilder32).
- Experience with Lean, Kaizen, Pareto analysis, and RCA.
- Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience managing multiple projects in manufacturing automation.
Responsibilities
- Drive manufacturing process and equipment improvements to boost safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and efficiency.
- Develop and implement downtime-reducing improvements; lower maintenance costs.
- Provide engineering, automation, and controls support for operations and capital projects.
- Monitor processes/equipment to meet quality and standards; lead root-cause investigations.
- Support Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives and cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate with teams to identify optimization opportunities and implement solutions.
- Assist in introducing new equipment and production system changes.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and regulatory requirements.
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Job description
This position is located in St. Joseph DAP
- Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment to enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement process improvements to reduce downtime, minimize variation, improve equipment uptime, and lower maintenance costs.
- Provide engineering, automation, and controls support for manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, and capital projects.
- Monitor manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and automation systems to ensure performance meets quality and engineering standards.
- Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment and process issues.
- Support plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen activities.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Division Engineering teams to implement engineering solutions that improve plant performance.
- Assist in the implementation of new equipment, process changes, specifications, and production system improvements.
- Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment comply with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as Pareto Analysis, Cause-and-Effect Analysis, Multivariable Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs, HMI applications, robotics systems, and automation controls.
- Provide technical leadership and engineering support for manufacturing optimization, automation, and capital improvement projects.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement sustainable solutions.
- Analyze manufacturing performance data to drive uptime improvements and variation reduction initiatives.
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA systems for process control and production data management.
- Communicate project status, engineering requirements, and process changes with plant and corporate engineering stakeholders.
- Prioritize multiple engineering projects while effectively utilizing available resources to meet plant objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
- Minimum of five (2) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
- Experience developing and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
- Proficiency with automation and controls software such as RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View, PanelBuilder32, or similar platforms.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience managing multiple manufacturing, automation, and process optimization projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Experience with robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics (Fanuc and/or Denso preferred).
- Experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Experience with Cognex Insight and Keyence Vision Systems.
- Experience designing, implementing, and programming SCADA systems for manufacturing process control and data management.
- Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience leading Six Sigma projects.
- Experience implementing capital equipment and automation improvement projects within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.
St. Joseph, Missouri is home to our assembly plant which manufactures automotive and marine batteries. Several of our customers, including the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, recognized us for supplier excellence. We opened in 1973 and now employ more than 800 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way, United Cerebral Palsy and Camp Quality.
- 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.
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.
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.
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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. 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.
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