What you will doWe're hiring a
Manufacturing & Controls Engineer to join our team at our
San Antonio, TX plant. This role supports plant operations through automation, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping drive uptime, quality, and cost performance.
What the group doesThe engineering team partners closely with
operations, maintenance, and quality to optimize manufacturing processes and equipment. This group is critical to ensuring reliable production, continuous improvement, and successful implementation of automation and capital projects. This is a high-impact, hands-on role with strong visibility across the plant.
What Does Success Look Like - Improve plant uptime, efficiency, and cost performance through automation and process improvements
- Design, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robotics, and SCADA systems
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools
- Execute capital and non-capital projects from concept through implementation
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure quality and process stability
- Identify root causes of downtime and implement sustainable solutions
What we look for - Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or related)
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and controls engineering
- Strong experience with PLC/HMI/automation troubleshooting and programming
- Proven ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvement results
- Experience with Allen Bradley (RsLogix / FactoryTalk) and vision systems
- Robotics programming experience (Fanuc, ABB, or similar)
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or FMEA/DOE methodologies
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.
San Antonio - Distribution Center Our San Antonio, Texas distribution center charges, packages, and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 1995, now employ more than 265 people, and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through Toys for Tots, The Strong Foundation and Soldier's Angels.
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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.
