Reliability Engineer

What you will do

As a Reliability Engineer you will review and participate in capital projects to ensure total cost of ownership is considered. Own and optimize the preventive and predictive maintenance processes and systematically identify and eliminate production losses and asset failures through Risk Based Asset Management and Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM).

You will lead efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety / security systems. Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines an Asset Maintenance Plan that includes Value-added preventive maintenance tasks and Effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems.

Applies value analysis to repair / replace, repair / redesign, and make / buy decisions.

The usage of MFMEA at the plants.

How you will do it Reduce assets reliability risks for new projects and existing assets.

Elaborate and validate Master Routines per technology (MR) including Plant&accute;s feedback supported by SME&accute;s.

Standardization of Master Routines.

Master Routines long term Governance.

Preventive Maintenance routines optimization.

Supports MFMEA and root cause analysis.

Liaison between Technology SME&accute;s and Plant Maintenance Engineers.

Spare parts optimization.

Provides engineering maintenance support to the Plants.

Executes PdM master plan in the plants.

Provides training to PdM Technicians.

Participates in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans. Participates in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers.

Participates in the final check out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.

What we look for

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Must have a basic understanding of Lean, Six Sigma and TPM. Lean-Six Sigma Black belt certification desired.

Basic understanding of maintenance and reliability, material management, planning and scheduling.

Able to talk in public and teach large groups.

Preferred Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering degree or similar discipline.

CMMS / EAM / ERP optimization is desired.

What we do here

Our Toledo, Ohio fully integrated plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. This is our largest plant at Clarios. We opened our facility in 1981 and now employ more than 700 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Cherry Street Mission, and Ronald McDonald House.

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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, 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.

Who we are :

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. 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, gender, ethnicity, and all other 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.

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