Application Engineer

Application Engineer –
Clarios What you will do

The successful candidate will be able to carry out technical engineering tasks with limited guidance and have a proven track record of successful execution through both personal contributions and leadership. They will be capable of assuming the lead role on most launch and pre‑launch projects, establishing clear timelines and resource requirements for initiatives involving multiple engineering functions. In addition, they will effectively communicate technical topics across teams to drive alignment and secure cross‑functional buy‑in.

• Develop detailed plans for customer deliverables, ensuring alignment with project priorities and upcoming milestones.
• Break down project requirements into actionable outputs, setting clear timelines to meet customer expectations.
• Assign work packages to engineers, monitor progress, and proactively address obstacles to ensure timely completion.
• Own sprint planning and tracking, applying agile methodologies to optimize team performance.
• Lead engineering meetings for individual projects, document decisions, and track outcomes to drive accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate project execution and enhance team efficiency.
• Organize regular team meetings to discuss task assignments, resolve issues, and foster collaboration.
• Create and refine templates for structured development, progress tracking, and reporting, ensuring consistency and transparency.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven reports for sponsors, providing visibility into team workload, progress, and resource utilization.
• Participate in stakeholder requirements reviews, focusing on non‑engineering aspects such as timing, master document lists, and configuration management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7‑15 years of industry experience, or a technical master’s degree (thesis track or equivalent) with 2‑12 years of industry experience, or a scientifically relevant Ph.D. from a rigorous program with 0‑7 years of industry experience.
• Experience in project management.

• Experience with Jira is an advantage.
• Optional experience with Jama.

• 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, 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 recognized as one of 2025’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a distinction for the third consecutive year.

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers such as 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.

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

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 other protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we are committed to…