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
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Efficiently use problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA's and DOE's to reach solutions.
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Initiate and lead plant teams in the development of process improvements.
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Provide technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support.
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Act as liaison between plant and division engineering personnel in communicating engineering needs process changes, project reporting, etc.
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Monitor process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implement capital and non-capital projects.
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Work with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing product that meets quality and engineering standards.
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Review new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system.
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Identify causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.
What we look for
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred.)
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Minimum 1 year of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment. (Internship experience in Industry preferred but not required)
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Minimum 1 year of experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
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Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Excel, Power-point, and other related programs.
Preferred
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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 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.
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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. 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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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.
