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

• Bachelor's 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.

Additional information

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

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 passion-where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.