Lead Application Engineer

The Role:

• Carries out technical engineering tasks with limited guidance.
• Can assume the lead role on most launch projects and pre-launch projects
• Establishes timelines and resource needs for assigned projects involving multiple engineering functions.
• Capable of clearly communicating technical topics across functions to achieve alignment and buy in

What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)

• This position is responsible for leading activities related to design, development, cost reduction opportunities and generic analysis of low voltage products to meet customers’ requirements.
• Manage cross-functional Clarios’ technical activities to ensure timely resolution of customer’s engineering needs and concerns.
• Articulate and promote Clarios’ technology and product positioning to technical customers.
• Define, develop, improve, stabilize LV battery design and components to meet customer specifications and cost reduction targets.
• Predict battery design performance and ongoing compliance also using computer modelling tools.
• Responsible for projects and Engineering project tasks and its accomplishment regarding planning, organizing, directing and controlling activities.
• Document and present new designs and change proposals for Design Review evaluation.
• Design validation builds, testing and product documentation.

What Success Looks Like

• Executes activities related to the design, development, and validation of products.
• Prepare detailed plans to track area performance and assure timely completion and achievement of project goals.
• Support team members on any regional product line projects.
• Report on project progress to management on weekly and monthly bases.
• Participate in Analyzing new designs using DFMEA and risk assessment.
• Coordinates testing and analyzing results.

Core Competencies

List the essential skills and behaviors required for success in the role. These should reflect both technical and soft skills.

Include:

Strategic thinking, project management, collaboration.

Cultural intelligence, data-driven decision-making.

Communication and influence.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• BS in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Automotive engineering with proven industry experience (7-15 years) or Technical Master’s degree (thesis track or equivalent) in related field with some industry experience (+7 years)
• Battery or automotive industries
• Knowledge in Six Sigma preferred
• Fluent in conversational English
• Medium Technical English preferred

Work Model & Travel

Location: David Alfaro Siqueiros 104, Valle Oriente, San Pedro Garza García, NL. 66269

Hybrid

50% travel to plants.

Our Commitment to You

Career growth opportunities.

Inclusion and diversity focus.

Recognition programs and leadership development.

About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). 

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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected].

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