Application Engineer

What you will do

The successful candidate will be able to carry out technical engineering tasks with limited guidance and have a proven track record of successful execution through both personal contributions and leadership. They will be capable of assuming the lead role on most launch and pre‑launch projects, establishing clear timelines and resource requirements for initiatives involving multiple engineering functions. In addition, they will effectively communicate technical topics across teams to drive alignment and secure cross‑functional buy‑in.

• Develop detailed plans for customer deliverables, ensuring alignment with project priorities and upcoming milestones.
• Break down project requirements into actionable outputs, setting clear timelines to meet customer expectations.
• Assign work packages to engineers, monitor progress, and proactively address obstacles to ensure timely completion.
• Own sprint planning and tracking, applying agile methodologies to optimise team performance.
• Lead engineering meetings for individual projects, document decisions, and track outcomes to drive accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate project execution and enhance team efficiency.
• Organise regular team meetings to discuss task assignments, resolve issues, and foster collaboration.
• Create and refine templates for structured development, progress tracking, and reporting, ensuring consistency and transparency.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven reports for sponsors, providing visibility into team workload, progress, and resource utilisation.
• Participate in stakeholder requirements reviews, with a focus on non‑engineering aspects such as timing, master document lists, and configuration management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with proven industry experience (7‑15 years) or Technical Master’s degree (thesis track or equivalent) in a 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 Project Management

• Experience in Jira of advantage
• Optionally experience in Jama

• 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 recognised 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 recognisable 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 re‑using 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 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 recognise 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…