Controls Engineer

Clarios • Geneva, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for 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. Efficiently uses problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA's and DOE's to reach solutions. Provides technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support. Acts as liaison between plant and Division Engineering personnel, in communicating engineering needs process changes, project reporting, etc. Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implements capital and non-capital projects. Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment can produce 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 develop strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime. 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, they develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in the industry. At Clarios, they are shaping the future of sustainable transportation, innovating, pushing boundaries, and making a real impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field of study.
• 1 year of experience in Automation and Controls Manufacturing.
• 1 year of experience with robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics (Fanuc, ABB, or Denso).
• 1 year of experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Providing technical direction to projects, assisting in the generation of Allen Bradley programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for manufacturing processes.
• Analyzing manufacturing processes and helping make improvements based on knowledge of electronics, engineering and automation.
• Programming software including any of the following: RsLogix 500, RsLogix 5000, Factory Talk View, WINCAPSIII, Cognex Insight vision systems or similar software.
• Utilizing electrical engineering terms, concepts, principles and drawings for technical problem solving.
• Using electrical theory, control components, robotics and automation.
• Working with industrial networking between automation Logic Controllers (Ethernet IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Serial, or Data Highway +) and Windows software running on a computer.
• Manufacturing equipment related to conveying, chemical process transfer, electrical rectification, or automated equipment.
• Electrical or mechanical design of manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting and replacement of machine components.
• Packaging, labeling and palletizing of components or finished materials.
• Troubleshooting of automation controls or programming to include Automation, PLC, and MHI programming.
• Coordinating multiple optimization, automation, and manufacturing projects while prioritizing and utilizing available resources.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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.
• Efficiently uses problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA's and DOE's to reach solutions.
• Provides technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support.
• Acts as liaison between plant and Division Engineering personnel, in communicating engineering needs process changes, project reporting, etc.
• Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications.
• Implements capital and non-capital projects.
• Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment can produce 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 develop strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Perks and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending.
• Short-and long-term disability.
• Basic life insurance.
• Business travel insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership.
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees