Automation Engineer

Location: St. Louis

## Automation Engineer Apply locations:
United States, Missouri, Saint Joseph time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
WD48831
** EXTERNAL COMPANY WEBSITE
******** NAME OF

EMPLOYER:

** Clarios, LLC
*
* POSITION TITLE:

** Automation Engineer
*
* POSITION LOCATION:

** 4722 Pear St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
** TRAVEL:
** 35% Travel required (30% domestic & 5% international)
*
* HOURS:

** Full Time/40 hours
*
* JOB DUTIES:

** Collaborate with SME Leaders and Product Engineering. Work closely with Subject Matter Expert (SME) leaders and Product Engineering teams to design systems. Create change identification triggers, develop standards for criteria, and establish approval processes, to minimize complexities and improve profitability. Ensure automated processes and equipment follow environmental regulations and sustainability goals. Promote eco-friendly practices in manufacturing operations, to reduce carbon footprint.

Coordinate manufacturing equipment proposals within the region, focusing on new launches, Continuous Improvement (CI), and capacity equipment, to standardize equipment and processes. Implement ideas into efficient automated systems for regional applications. Examine design processes for systems that meet regional operational goals. Create prototypes, conduct quality control and functional tests, and troubleshoot system malfunctions. Monitor performance of applications and machines and write comprehensive reports and guidelines.

Manage documentation and provide training to SMEs and operations teams. Collaborate with multiple functional groups within the region.

** REQUIREMENTS:
** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field of study and 7 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing Engineering.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:
1) 5 years of experience with Factory Talk Studio 5000 software.
2) 5 years of experience with Factory Talk View Studio software.
3) Functional Safety and IEC, ANSI and ISA standards.
4) Manufacturing operations.
5) Designing with AutoCAD and Solid Works.
6) PLC programming.
7) Estimating costs and managing budgets for automation projects.
8) Robotics and vision systems for automated manufacturing processes.
9) Implementing cybersecurity measures for OT network security and access control.  10) Using Factory Talk Security software.  11) Factory Talk Asset Centre install, administration, and audit.  12) Using IFM – IOLink communication system.  13) Using a Fanuc Teach Pendant tablet.  14) Using the Simatic TIA Portal.
Any and all experience can be gained concurrently

Applicants who are interested in this position should submit a complete resume to  Reference Job Code: #PM-1005. EOE
** 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, and Employee Assistance Program
* 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 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth 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…