Automation Engineer

What you will do

Troubleshot, modify, upgrade and participate of development of new systems or improvements to operations. This can include pneumatic, hydraulic, robots, servos, PLCs, Vision Systems, Safety Interlocks, etc. Works with Automation Supervisor and team along with SME leaders and Product Engineering counterparts to design or improve upon current systems, including the triggers to identify change, documented standards to use as criteria, approval processes, etc. to reduce long-term complexities that drive cost, and improve the bottom line (through repeated lessons learn, excessive spare parts, lengthy problem solving to rule out the multiple variables). 

How you will do it: 

• Determine the automation capabilities of the facility.

• Upgrade or deactivate existing automation systems.

• Troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve issues within the facility.

• Work with and/or train key counterparts on how to troubleshoot the system and work on improvements.

• Manage the modifications or installation of equipment and processes.  

• Collaborate with counterparts to coordinate and control changes such that process and equipment changes support the product standardization vision, and vice versa.  

• Ability to interact with multiple functional groups to successfully execute the requirements of this position, such as SME's, product engineering, operations, and CI.  

What we look for: 

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.

• Proficient in program languages

Preferred

• Plastic Industry experience.

• Experience using AutoCad, Solid Works.

What we do here

Our Florence, Kentucky components plant began operations in 1978 and here is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids and our battery containers and covers. Here we produce around 173,000 cases a day. 

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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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

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. 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, gender, ethnicity, and all other 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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