Senior Manufacturing & Controls Engineer

EXTERNAL COMPANY WEBSITE

https://clarios.com/careers

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Clarios, LLC

POSITION TITLE: Senior Manufacturing & Controls Engineer

POSITION LOCATION: 4722 Pear St., Saint Joseph, MO 64503

HOURS: Full Time/40 hours

JOB DUTIES: Responsible for 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. Use 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. 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 can produce 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. Assist with ensuring tools, equipment, and processes comply with OSHA and EPA standards.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field of study and 5 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing and Controls Engineering.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience with: 1) 5 years of experience in troubleshooting of automation controls or programming to include Automation, PLC, and HMI programming. 2) 4 years of experience providing technical direction to projects assisting in generation of Allen Bradley programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for battery manufacturing processes. 3) 4 years of experience with programming software with at least 3 of the following: RsLogix 500, RsLogix 5000, Factory Talk View, Cognex Insight vision systems, PanelBuilder32, or similar software. 4) 3 years of experience in battery manufacturing or similar manufacturing processes. 5) 3 years of experience with electrical or mechanical design of manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting and replacement of machine components and commissioning. 6) 2 years of experience with continuous improvement principles including Pareto analysis, Kaizen, Lean, or Six Sigma. 7) 2 years of experience programming and troubleshooting automation systems/robotics, Denso, Fanuc or equivalent. 8) 2 years of experience coordinating multiple optimization, automation, and manufacturing projects while prioritizing and utilizing available resources. 9) 2 years of experience with CAD and the ability to read, write, and create technical documents and drawings. Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.

Applicants who are interested in this position should submit a complete resume to mariana.trevino@clarios.com Reference Job Code: #CB-0303. EOE

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.

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 Cl