Controls Engineer

Clarios

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing)
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an engineering role within manufacturing
  • Minimum 1 year of PLC programming and ladder logic experience
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Excel, PowerPoint, and related programs
  • Experience in Robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics (Fanuc/Denso preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Drive improvements in plant processes and equipment with minimal supervision
  • Utilize problem-solving techniques like Pareto analysis and FMEA for effective solutions
  • Lead plant teams in developing process improvements
  • Provide ongoing technical support for plant operations and projects
  • Act as a liaison between plant personnel and division engineering team
  • Monitor new equipment performance and implement both capital and non-capital projects
  • Ensure product quality compliance through collaboration with quality control and manufacturing teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with immediate 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and various employee perks
  • Parental and caregiver leave programs
  • Paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and disability insurance
  • Recognition as one of the Most Ethical Companies, enhancing workplace reputation
  • LEED-certified headquarters featuring modern amenities like a cafeteria and gym
Full Job Description
What you will do

Under minimal supervision, responsible for the 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.

How you will do it
  • Efficiently use problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA's and DOE's to reach solutions.
  • Initiate and lead 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 is capable of producing product that meets quality and engineering standards.
  • Review new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system.
  • Identify causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.


What we look for

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred.)
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment. (Internship experience in Industry preferred but not required)
  • Minimum 1 year of experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Excel, Power-point, and other related programs.

Preferred
  • Experience in Robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics highly preferred. (Fanuc / Denso preferred)


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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 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.


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