Manufacturing Controls Engineer - Night Shift

About the role

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, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where 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

Responsibilities

• This position is essential to plant performance-supporting safety, quality, and efficiency in battery manufacturing while directly contributing to Clarios' operational excellence and production goals.
• What Does Success Look Like
• Serve as the lead engineering support on the shift, independently troubleshooting PLC, electrical, and mechanical issues impacting production
• Quickly diagnose and resolve day-to-day manufacturing interruptions, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity of operations
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and minor program modifications to address process and equipment issues
• Identify root causes of failures and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, reliability, and process optimization
• Support manufacturing teams by collaborating with maintenance technicians and production to ensure safe and efficient operations
• What We Look For
• Required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with 2+ years of manufacturing support experience (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic programming changes
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems
• Ability to work independently as the sole engineer on shift, supporting production in real time
• Preferred
• Experience in battery manufacturing or high-volume industrial environments
• Exposure to robotics troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis)
• Work Environment & Schedule
• Night shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule
• Work takes place in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to both hot and cold conditions. Required to wear Fire Retardant clothing and follow all plant safety protocols
• Lead exposure environment - routine blood testing required; no respirators required
• Work Authorization
• 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:
• Middletown - Distribution Center
• #LI-RM1
• 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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