Senior Manufacturing and Controls Engineer

About this role

This position is located in St. Joseph DAP

What You Will Do • Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment to enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce downtime, minimize variation, improve equipment uptime, and lower maintenance costs.

• Provide engineering, automation, and controls support for manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, and capital projects.

• Monitor manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and automation systems to ensure performance meets quality and engineering standards.

• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment and process issues.

• Support plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen activities.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Division Engineering teams to implement engineering solutions that improve plant performance.

• Assist in the implementation of new equipment, process changes, specifications, and production system improvements.

• Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment comply with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

How You Will Do It • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as Pareto Analysis, Cause-and-Effect Analysis, Multivariable Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs, HMI applications, robotics systems, and automation controls.

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for manufacturing optimization, automation, and capital improvement projects.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement sustainable solutions.

• Analyze manufacturing performance data to drive uptime improvements and variation reduction initiatives.

• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA systems for process control and production data management.

• Communicate project status, engineering requirements, and process changes with plant and corporate engineering stakeholders.

• Prioritize multiple engineering projects while effectively utilizing available resources to meet plant objectives.

What We Look For Required • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).

• Minimum of five (2) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Advanced experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.

• Experience developing and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).

• Proficiency with automation and controls software such as RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View, PanelBuilder32, or similar platforms.

• Experience with process improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience managing multiple manufacturing, automation, and process optimization projects simultaneously.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.

• Experience with robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics (Fanuc and/or Denso preferred).

• Experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

• Experience with Cognex Insight and Keyence Vision Systems.

• Experience designing, implementing, and programming SCADA systems for manufacturing process control and data management.

• Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience leading Six Sigma projects.

• Experience implementing capital equipment and automation improvement projects within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States 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.

Wh at   we   do here St. Joseph - Assembly Plant    

    St. Joseph, Missouri is home to our assembly plant which manufactures automotive and marine batteries. Several of our customers, including the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, recognized us for supplier excellence. We opened in 1973 and now employ more than 800 people and   operate   six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way, United Cerebral Palsy and Camp Quality.    

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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.

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, a

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