Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Clarios
Job overview
The Engineering Tech role at Clarios involves maintaining and improving complex manufacturing equipment to enhance uptime and reduce costs.
Responsibilities and impact
The job requires troubleshooting PLCs and robotics, implementing projects, using problem-solving tools, collaborating with teams, and maintaining documentation.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, and other standard benefits starting from the hire date.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 5+ years in industrial maintenance or engineering, PLC programming expertise, and ability to work night shifts; a bachelor's degree and robotics programming are preferred.
Work environment and culture
Clarios values diversity, sustainability, and ethical practices, fostering an inclusive environment with recognition for community support and employee well-being.
Company information
Clarios is a global leader in car battery manufacturing with 18,000 employees, focusing on sustainable energy storage and recycling, serving major automakers worldwide.
Job location and travel
The role is based in the Florence, South Carolina distribution center operating six days a week.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply even if their experience is close to requirements; accommodations are available for interviews; Clarios warns against scams and does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.
Unique job features
The job features opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing technologies and contribute to sustainability initiatives in a recognized ethical company.
Company overview
Clarios is a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of automotive batteries. They make money by supplying batteries to major automakers and aftermarket retailers, leveraging a portfolio that includes well-known brands like VARTA, OPTIMA, and Heliar. Founded in 1885 as part of Johnson Controls, Clarios became an independent entity in 2019 following a sale to Brookfield Business Partners. The company is committed to sustainability, focusing on recycling and innovative battery technologies to support electric and hybrid vehicles.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, focusing on PLC programming, ladder logic, and advanced troubleshooting of automated systems as highlighted in the job description.
Highlight your skills in robotics programming (Fanuc/Denso), AutoCAD or SolidWorks documentation, and your ability to use problem-solving tools like Pareto analysis, FMEA, and DOE to drive continuous improvement and reduce maintenance costs.
Apply through multiple channels including Clarios' corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the hiring team.
Connect with current employees in Clarios' engineering or manufacturing divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as asking about their experience working on Six Sigma initiatives or how they approach troubleshooting robotics in the Florence distribution center.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key phrases from the job description such as 'PLC programming,' 'robotics troubleshooting,' 'Six Sigma,' 'AutoCAD,' and 'manufacturing maintenance' to improve chances of passing initial screening.
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