Manufacturing and Controls Engineer
Clarios · Texas
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Clarios (automotive) in Texas.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root cause, FMEA, DOE
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $95k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 86 controls engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 85 other live controls postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $90k–$132k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 84%
- ✓ Automation 77%
- ✓ Robotics 38%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Python 23%
- ✓ Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, FMEA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Clarios
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from ClariosAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
We’re hiring a Manufacturing & Controls Engineer to join our team at our San Antonio, TX plant . This role supports plant operations through automation, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping drive uptime, quality, and cost performance.
What the group does
The engineering team partners closely with operations, maintenance, and quality to optimize manufacturing processes and equipment. This group is critical to ensuring reliable production, continuous improvement, and successful implementation of automation and capital projects. This is a high-impact, hands-on role with strong visibility across the plant.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or related)
- ✓2 years of experience in manufacturing and controls engineering
- ✓Strong experience with PLC/HMI/automation troubleshooting and programming
- ✓Proven ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvement results
- ✓Experience with Allen Bradley (RsLogix / FactoryTalk) and vision systems
- ✓Robotics programming experience (Fanuc, ABB, or similar)
- ✓Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or FMEA/DOE methodologies
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.
requirements
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What Does Success Look Like
- •Improve plant uptime, efficiency, and cost performance through automation and process improvements
- •Design, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robotics, and SCADA systems
- •Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools
- •Execute capital and non-capital projects from concept through implementation
- •Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure quality and process stability
- •Identify root causes of downtime and implement sustainable solutions
What we look for –
Wh at we do here
San Antonio - Distribution Center
Our San Antonio, Texas distribution center charges, packages, and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 1995, now employ more than 265 people, and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through Toys for Tots, The Strong Foundation and Soldier’s Angels.
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.