Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer

What you will do

The Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer will ensure production equipment operates safely reliably and efficiently. This role will manage and support manufacturing projects of varying size and complexity providing system design deliverables and technical expertise for assigned assembly equipment and processes.

The Engineer will develop and implement process specification changes create and update Operator and Maintenance Work Instructions and maintain Assembly Process Flow Charts and PFMEA documentation. This position will also develop into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned assembly equipment and manufacturing processes.

How you will do it

• Provide high-level troubleshooting support to Maintenance and Operations teams to resolve complex equipment and manufacturing issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement upgrades to existing equipment including PLC programming electrical controls and mechanical modifications.
• Implement process changes to existing equipment and support the development installation and launch of production expansion equipment.
• Partner with Safety Environmental Quality and Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing processes and equipment meet applicable requirements and standards.
• Serve as Project Engineer for small and capital development projects that have a significant impact on business objectives.
• Prepare and present project review information to team members supervisors managers directors and other appropriate leadership.
• Communicate with plant manufacturing employees to align project priorities and identify barriers affecting production performance.
• Develop equipment functional statements of work and equipment acceptance test plans.
• Travel to equipment supplier locations to perform equipment qualification testing and acceptance evaluations.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of assembly processes work instructions Process Flow Charts and PFMEAs.

What we look for

A hands-on manufacturing engineer with strong controls and automation experience who can troubleshoot complex production equipment lead technical projects and collaborate effectively across Maintenance Operations Engineering Quality and Safety teams.

Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering preferably Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics Controls Manufacturing or a related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience accessing troubleshooting and editing machine PLC code using ladder logic and/or structured text with RSLogix/Studio 5000.
• Experience with industrial automation technologies including robotic programming such as FANUC ABB or similar systems HMIs industrial networks drives and control panels.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls systems and support control-panel design.
• Ability to power up electrical systems and configure hardware according to application specifications.
• Ability to interpret electrical mechanical structural and instrumentation engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of vision systems.
• Understanding of Functional Safety and relevant IEC ANSI and ISA standards.

Preferred

• Experience with IT systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including AI and manufacturing data applications.
• Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drafting tools including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing capital projects and equipment installations.
• Experience with equipment qualification and acceptance testing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Minitab.
• Six Sigma knowledge or certification.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. 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.

What we do here

St. Joseph - Distribution Center

Our St. Joseph Missouri distribution center charges packages and ships the batteries used in cars boats motorcycles and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 2000 now employ more than 280 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way Camp Quality Second Harvest Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity.
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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 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 2026s 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 worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

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 passionwhere 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 . 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC