Overview

What you will doWe are seeking a Manufacturing IT Platform Engineer with 5 or more years of traditional software development hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude.ai, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot). This role builds standardized and reusable manufacturing solutions, including integrations, manufacturing data platforms, that can be deployed and supported across plants using Kubernetes and containers.This role is ideal for an engineer who wants to build real systems used in the manufacturing, leverage AI tools to accelerate development, and grow into a strong manufacturing platform contributor. How you will do itDesign and develop services supporting manufacturing use cases such as production events, quality data, and traceability.Build manufacturing data pipelines and APIs for real-time and near real time shop-floor data.Develop and maintain edge-deployed applications that interface with plant systems.Use AI development tools (Claude.ai, Copilot studio) for:Code generation and refactoringTest creation and debuggingDocumentation and design accelerationContainerize applications using Docker and deploy using Kubernetes (on prem or edge environments).Support plant systems.Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to improve reliability, scalability, and usability of the manufacturing platform.What we look forRequired5 or more years of traditional software development experience in Manufacturing.1 or more years of experience using AI tools for software development.Strong coding skills in Python, Java, Node.js, or .NET.Experience building and consuming REST APIs and data services.Hands-on experience with Docker containers.Working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services).Basic understanding of manufacturing or industrial systems.PreferredExposure to MoM/MES, SCADA, Historian, or IoT systems.Experience with event-driven or streaming architectures (e.g., MQTT, pub/sub concepts).Any experience deploying applications to edge or on-prem environments.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Experience with manufacturing and shop-floor systems.Comfortable combining traditional engineering skills with AI-assisted development.Product-oriented mindset-focused on reusable, scalable solutions.Willingness to support plant users and learn from operational feedback.Meadowbrook - Lithium Ion Our Meadowbrook, Michigan plant produces lithium-ion batteries and runs a research lab. We began operations in 2010 and now employ more than 110 people and operate six days per week. We're mindful of the profound impact we have on our planet and are proud to operate in a LEED Gold Certified facility. Our employees are actively involved in the community and volunteer for a variety of local organizations. What you get:Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hireTuition reimbursement, perks, and discountsParental and caregiver leave programsAll the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance ProgramGlobal market strength and worldwide market share leadershipHQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facilityClarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth 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 fu