PLC Technician (3rd Shift)
Clarios · Oregon
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Clarios (automotive) in Oregon.
- They ask for
- 50+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, FMEA, DOE, PLC, Robotics, SolidWorks
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How this role compares
Against 199 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 55%
- ✓ PLC 55%
- ✓ Robotics 32%
- Union environment 27%
- Root cause 25%
- ✓ Team leadership 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, FMEA, DOE, SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Clarios
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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What will you do
Under minimal supervision, support the maintenance staff as the technical leader on shift, responsible for the continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment including design and PLC program changes, mechanical and electrical documentation, Six Sigma variation reduction, uptime improvements, and maintenance expense reduction.
Schedule for this position is continuous operations: 10:30pm-7am
How you will do it
- •Work under direction of maintenance manager/collaborate with engineering team
- •Support and manage the CMMS system on shift
- •Manage the maintenance KPI’s on shift
- •Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered.
- •Efficiently uses problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA's and DOE's to reach solutions.
- •Initiates and leads plant teams in the development of process improvements.
- •Able to source vendors, define SOW’s, manage contract deliverables when outside sources for engineering are used.
- •Provides technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support.
- •Acts as liaison between Maintenance and Engineering personnel in communicating maintenance and engineering needs process changes, project reporting, etc.
- •Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implements capital and non-capital projects.
- •Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing product that meets quality, maintenance and engineering standards.
- •Reviews new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system.
- •Identifies causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.
- •Assists with assuring tools, equipment, and processes comply with OSHA and EPA standards
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What we look for
- •Combination of associate's degree with work experience or Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Renewable Energy preferred)
- •Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic required.
- •Experience in Robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics preferred. (Fanuc / Denso preferred)
- •Understanding of Project/Program Management Methodologies.
- •Must possess good communication skills with the ability to communicate across multifunctional teams through all forms of media.
- •Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor/Solidworks, Excel, Power-point, CMMS system and other related programs.
- •Must be available to work 10:30pm-7am
This is a general overview of the job duties, not a complete list of essential job functions. This job and all other duties performed under this job description will adhere to all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations, as well as any additional plant specific environmental management system requirements.
Our fully integrated plant in Canby Oregon-Clackamas County manufactures batteries for cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks and will soon celebrate 50 years in operation. We opened our doors in 1973 and now employ more than 235 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Rotary Club and neighborhood schools.
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.