Controls Engineer

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Geneva, IL
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Other • Energy
The Role
The Controls Engineer is responsible for improving plant processes and equipment through design and PLC programming. They support plant operations, lead process improvement initiatives, and ensure quality performance of manufacturing systems. They utilize problem-solving techniques to address downtime and efficiency challenges, while collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams.
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What you will do

Under minimal supervision, responsible for the 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.

How you will do it

  • Efficiently use problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA's and DOE's to reach solutions.

  • Initiate and lead plant teams in the development of process improvements.

  • Provide technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support.

  • Act as liaison between plant and division engineering personnel in communicating engineering needs process changes, project reporting, etc.

  • Monitor process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implement capital and non-capital projects.

  • Work with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing 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 develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.

What we look for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred.)

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment. (Internship experience in Industry preferred but not required)

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Excel, Power-point, and other related programs.

Preferred

  • Experience in Robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics highly preferred. (Fanuc / Denso preferred) 

What we do here

Geneva, Illinois is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army. 

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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.

A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Clarios creates the most advanced battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. We are a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, powering one in three of the world’s vehicles.

We produce more than 150 million batteries – one-third of the industry’s output – every year, and we continue to build and expand our capacity to meet our customer’s future demand.

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