Manufacturing Controls Engineer – Night Shift

Clarios • Middletown, DE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring an Manufacturing Controls Engineer – Night Shift to support our manufacturing operations at our Clarios facility, specifically within the Distribution Center. This is a night shift role (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 2-2-3 schedule), where you will be the primary engineering support on shift, partnering closely with maintenance technicians to ensure smooth operations. Reporting into the plant engineering/manufacturing team, this is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining uptime, resolving complex electrical and mechanical issues, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced production environment. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level