Manufacturing Controls Engineer - Night Shift in Middletown

What You Will Do

We’re hiring a Manufacturing Controls Engineer – Night Shift to support our manufacturing operations at our Clarios facility in the Distribution Center. This is a night shift role (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 2-2-3 schedule). The engineer will be the primary engineering support on shift, partnering closely with maintenance technicians to ensure smooth operations. Reporting to the plant engineering/manufacturing team, this hands‑on, high‑impact role focuses on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability.

You’ll help maintain uptime, resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues, and drive process improvements in a fast‑paced production environment.

• Serve as the lead engineering support on the shift, independently troubleshooting PLC, electrical, and mechanical issues impacting production.
• Quickly diagnose and resolve day‑to‑day manufacturing interruptions, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity of operations.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and make minor program modifications to address process and equipment issues.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, reliability, and process optimization.
• Support manufacturing teams by collaborating with maintenance technicians and production to ensure safe and efficient operations.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of manufacturing support experience (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• Hands‑on experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic programming changes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
• Ability to work independently as the sole engineer on shift, supporting production in real time.
• Experience in battery manufacturing or high‑volume industrial environments.
• Exposure to robotics troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis).

• Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM on a 2‑2‑3 rotating schedule.
• Work takes place in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to both hot and cold conditions. Required to wear fire‑retardant clothing and follow all plant safety protocols.
• Lead exposure environment – routine blood testing required; no respirators required.

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 date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off, flexible spending, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. 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. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please email Speci