Manufacturing and Controls Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

About our location

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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.

About the company

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.