PLC Technician (3rd Shift)

What you will do:

With minimal direction, this position is responsible for Mechanical Engineering activities related to Automotive Battery manufacturing, preparation for shipment, and separation for distribution process. The hours for third shift are 10PM to 6:30AM. Overtime as required.

How you will do it:

• Maintains new equipment and processes for battery manufacturing in accordance with current engineering standards and quality requirements.
• Maintains new equipment and processes for movement, storage, and internal distribution of batteries.
• Analyze processes through Process flow diagrams and PFMEA development
• Works within matrix organization to deliver requirements of Program Management system
• Collaborates with manufacturing facilities to implement new processes and equipment.
• Executes design validation builds, prototype builds, and production validation builds and testing.
• Expand on existing technologies to address immediate production needs.
• Specific technological work includes expanding and modifying Oxide production, plate manufacturing, battery assembly equipment, Battery formation systems, automatic or semi-automatic label application, robotic applications, material handling systems, and battery decoration equipment
• Works within company ERP to verify or modify specific data such as decoration bill of materials, pallet patterns and quantities.

What we look for

Required

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing electrical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of PLC experience.
• Proficiency with Auto CAD, Allen Bradley Software, Excel, Word, Power Point and other related programs.
• Proficiency in PFMEA and equipment SOW/ functional specs.

Preferred

• 3 years or more of experience in automotive Tier-1 is desired.
• Experience in Battery oxide manufacturing, battery plate manufacturing equipment, labeling, palletizing, material handling, and MES systems is highly desired.

Geneva – Dry Assembly Plant

Geneva, Illinois is home to a Dry Assembly Plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.

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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.