Controls Specialist - Night Shift - St. Joseph DAP

Position Controls Specialist
- Night Shift
- St. Joseph DAP

Clarios is hiring a Controls Specialist for night shift at the St. Joseph DAP. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing) and 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.

• Position: Controls Specialist
  - Night Shift
  - St. Joseph DAP
• Work Location: Saint Joseph, US
• Country: US

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.

• Efficiently uses problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA and DOE to reach solutions.
• Initiates and leads plant teams in the development of process improvements.
• Sources vendors, defines SOWs, and manages contract deliverables when external engineering resources are used.
• Provides technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support.
• Acts as liaison between plant and Division Engineering personnel in communicating engineering needs, process changes, and project reporting.
• Monitors processes, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications; implements capital and non-capital projects.
• Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment can produce product that meets quality and engineering standards.
• Reviews new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system.
• Identifies causes and develops strategies for eliminating recurring downtime.
• Assists with ensuring tools, equipment and processes comply with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing preferred).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing-related position.
• Understanding of Project/Program Management Methodologies.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across multifunctional teams through all forms of media.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs.

• Experience in Robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics (Fanuc / Denso preferred).
• AutoCAD or Solid Works knowledge.

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.

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on the date of hire.
• 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, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership.
• HQ location that earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a distinction earned for four consecutive years.

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 any other characteristic protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses and will take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

We value veterans and military spouses, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.