What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician - Night Shift position at Clarios?
What You Will Do
We're hiring an Automation Technician for our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant, reporting to the site Maintenance/Automation leadership team. This is a hands-on, plant-based role that supports highly automated manufacturing operations and plays a critical part in maintaining equipment uptime, product quality, and production efficiency.
As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, programming, and improving automated manufacturing systems including PLC-controlled equipment, robots, AGVs, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment. This position works closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure production equipment operates safely and reliably.
What Does Success Look Like
Required
Our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant began operations in 1978 and manufactures PowerFrame® grids, battery containers, and battery covers. The facility produces approximately 173,000 battery cases daily and is a key part of Clarios' manufacturing network.
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.
What you get
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.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants
Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
We're hiring an Automation Technician for our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant, reporting to the site Maintenance/Automation leadership team. This is a hands-on, plant-based role that supports highly automated manufacturing operations and plays a critical part in maintaining equipment uptime, product quality, and production efficiency.
As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, programming, and improving automated manufacturing systems including PLC-controlled equipment, robots, AGVs, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment. This position works closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure production equipment operates safely and reliably.
What Does Success Look Like
- Respond quickly and effectively to equipment downtime, minimizing production disruptions and restoring operations safely.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, AGVs, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment.
- Execute preventive maintenance programs and safety inspections to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Support programming, setup, and job changeovers for automated manufacturing systems while maintaining production and quality standards.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and implement automation improvements that increase efficiency and performance.
- Develop expertise in plant automation systems and serve as a technical resource by supporting and training other technicians as needed.
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain FANUC robots and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and related automation systems.
- Support Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC-controlled equipment through troubleshooting and modifications.
- Perform setup, adjustments, and maintenance on Cognex and Keyence vision systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair automated assembly equipment and manufacturing automation systems.
- Maintain automated quality testing equipment and auto-labeling systems.
- Perform documented preventive maintenance activities and safety inspections.
- Complete monthly automation-related safety audits.
- Support validation, testing, and continuous improvement of automated assembly equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and production team members.
Required
- Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting automation, controls, or industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting background with experience diagnosing automation-related equipment issues.
- PLC troubleshooting experience required; experience supporting Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating night shift schedule, including overtime as needed.
- Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
- Experience modifying or programming PLCs.
- Experience with FANUC, KUKA, Nachi, or other industrial robotic systems.
- Experience supporting AGVs, automated assembly equipment, and manufacturing vision systems.
- Strong industrial maintenance background.
- Experience with Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
- OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, or Arc Flash certification.
Our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant began operations in 1978 and manufactures PowerFrame® grids, battery containers, and battery covers. The facility produces approximately 173,000 battery cases daily and is a key part of Clarios' manufacturing network.
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.
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.
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.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants
Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.