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Manufacturing Controls Engineer – Night Shift

Clarios · Delaware

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Clarios (automotive) in Delaware.

They ask for
2+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 513 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$143k, from 201 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 73%
  • ✓ PLC 65%
  • ✓ Robotics 43%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
  • ✓ Root cause 29%
  • Team leadership 20%

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It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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What You Will Do

We’re hiring an Manufacturing Controls Engineer – Night Shift to support our manufacturing operations at our Clarios facility, specifically within the Distribution Center. This is a night shift role (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 2-2-3 schedule), where you will be the primary engineering support on shift, partnering closely with maintenance technicians to ensure smooth operations. Reporting into the plant engineering/manufacturing team, this is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining uptime, resolving complex electrical and mechanical issues, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

This position is essential to plant performance—supporting safety, quality, and efficiency in battery manufacturing while directly contributing to Clarios’ operational excellence and production goals.

Required

  • ✓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
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What Does Success Look Like

  • •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 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

What We Look For

Preferred

  • +Experience in battery manufacturing or high-volume industrial environments
  • +Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with 2+ years of manufacturing support experience (or equivalent hands-on experience)
  • +Exposure to robotics troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • +Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis)

Work Environment & Schedule

  • •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

Work Authorization

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.

What we do here

Middletown - Distribution Center

Middletown, Delaware is home to a distribution center that charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 2011 and now employ more than 350 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Middletown/Odessa/Townsend Senior Center and local fire departments.

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 boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

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