What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pursuit - Systems/ Application Engineer position at Clarios?
What you will do:
The successful candidate will be a results-driven engineer with a proven ability to independently execute complex technical tasks and lead both launch and pre-launch projects. They will establish clear project timelines, coordinate resources across multiple engineering functions, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. Additionally, they will communicate technical topics effectively to drive alignment, ensure cross-functional buy-in, and support seamless project execution.
How you will do it:
Required:
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.
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.
The successful candidate will be a results-driven engineer with a proven ability to independently execute complex technical tasks and lead both launch and pre-launch projects. They will establish clear project timelines, coordinate resources across multiple engineering functions, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. Additionally, they will communicate technical topics effectively to drive alignment, ensure cross-functional buy-in, and support seamless project execution.
How you will do it:
- Requirements analysis activities specific to pursuit projects regarding electrical performance, mechanical constraints and system context in the customer vehicle architecture and assigning requirements to all development domains.
- Define the system architecture, including sizing and cell selection, as well as electronic hardware based on core product portfolio.
- Own sub-systems support requirements such as Functional Safety, OBD2, process compliance and Software.
- Provide clear technical directions to designers, engineers, suppliers, and support personnel. Foster collaboration across multi-location engineering teams to deliver integrated systems that meet all requirements.
- Lead and participate in the specification and design of battery components - mechanical, electrical, software, - balancing trade-offs to achieve optimal system performance.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to review and apply design for manufacturability (DFM) principles, ensuring that all components, sub-systems, and the overall battery system are engineered for cost-effective and scalable production.
- Present the system concept to the customer and discuss/negotiate on requirement deviations.
- Own and optimize the overall system Bill of Material, driving cost reductions and value engineering initiatives.
- Support in planning the engineering, as well as test and validation efforts.
- Lead the prototype builds to ensure they are targeted to and meet the testing intent and customer sample requirements.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with proven industry experience (7-15 years) or Technical Master’s degree (thesis track or equivalent) in related field with some industry experience (2-12 years) or scientifically relevant Ph.D. from a technically rigorous program and institution with limited industry experience (0-7 years)
- Experience in multinational and -cultural project work/project management.
- Experience in Jama is of advantage
- Experience in battery systems with focus of Li-Io, Na-Ion or SCaps
- 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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- 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 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third 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.
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.