Quality Technician (R&D)
What you will do
Under general supervision, analyze defective batteries to identify root causes of failures. Process auditing to identify unfavorable trends in process and product quality for the plant. Involve process engineering and production supervision as necessary to identify and correct the cause and eliminate/minimize future occurrences. Ensure day-to-day operations are carried out, correcting any irregularities. Monitor and report success of corrective actions and the statistical control process. Control and review the organization's current processes to ensure the short-term and long-term quality standards and business objectives are met.
How you will do it
Perform in-process testing/audits.
Perform special analysis investigations as directed.
Prepares and distributes in-plant quality summaries and reports as required by Quality Engineering.
Maintains health and safety practices with hazardous materials in the laboratory.
Analysis of Batteries (Warranty & Scrap teardowns). May lift and move batteries from floor to bench level.
Perform testing of a special nature as required by plant or Division Quality Control.
Tear down test failures and analyze for cause. Analyze components of specified batteries for physical make-up according to established quality control and laboratory procedures.
Record and compute test results to conform to established levels of compliance.
Perform a variety of duties in manufacturing engineering sections to assist engineers where some work involves knowledge of technical aspects as distinguished from mainly clerical functions.
Maintain scrap databases.
Generate daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.
What we look for
Required
Associate's degree or work experience in the field.
3 Years minimum experience in manufacturing.
Experience using measurement equipment.
Preferred
3 years of experience in battery manufacturing
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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second 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.
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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