Application Engineer

What you will do:

The successful candidate will be able to carry out technical engineering tasks with limited guidance and have a proven track record of successful execution through both personal contributions and leadership. They will be capable of assuming the lead role on most launch and pre-launch projects, establishing clear timelines and resource requirements for initiatives involving multiple engineering functions. In addition, they will effectively communicate technical topics across teams to drive alignment and secure cross-functional buy-in.

How you will do it:

• Develops detailed plans for customer deliverables, ensuring alignment with project priorities and upcoming milestones.

• Breaks down project requirements into actionable outputs, setting clear timelines to meet customer expectations.

• Assigns work packages to engineers, monitors progress, and proactively addresses obstacles to ensure timely completion.

• Owns sprint planning and tracking, applying agile methodologies to optimize team performance.

• Leads engineering meetings for individual projects, documents decisions, and tracks outcomes to drive accountability.

• Identifies and implements process improvements to accelerate project execution and enhance team efficiency.

• Organizes regular team meetings to discuss task assignments, resolve issues, and foster collaboration.

• Creates and refines templates for structured development, progress tracking, and reporting, ensuring consistency and transparency.

• Prepares clear, data-driven reports for sponsors, providing visibility into team workload, progress, and resource utilization.

• Participates in stakeholder requirements reviews, with a focus on non-engineering aspects such as timing, master document lists, and configuration management.

What we look for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with proven industry experience (7-15 years) or Technical Master’s degree (thesis track or equivalent) in related field with some industry experience (2-12 years) or scientifically relevant Ph.D. from a technically rigorous program and institution with limited industry experience (0-7 years)

• Experience in Project Management

Preferred:

• Experience in Jira of advantage

• Optionally experience in Jama

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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, Employee Assistance Program, and 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

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third 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, 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, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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