Controls Engineer

What you will do

This position is for a Controls Engineer for a grid stamping manufacturing process, providing technical leadership, working autonomously, and providing support to manufacturing operations and maintenance functions by troubleshooting and making design improvements to a wide variety of manufacturing equipment

How you will do it

• Program and troubleshoot PLC controls and HMIs for proper function.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Modify and develop electrical and electronic drawings (AutoCAD) for equipment and facilities following standard drawing and electrical practices.

• Lead verification of electrical safety in equipment design for equipment launch.

• Keep equipment drawings current and accurate.

• Lead downtime resolution and perform root cause failure analysis.

• Assist and direct outside contractors as required.

• Keep equipment operational by working with maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.

• Assist equipment manufacturer in equipment programming updates as required.

• Assist maintenance and engineering to ensuring customer expectations and KPIs are exceeded.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management teams.

What we look for

• B.S. in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.

• Experience in a plant manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in PLC, HMI programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley)

• Proficiency in drive programming and troubleshooting

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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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• 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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second 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.

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. 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, gender, ethnicity, and all other 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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