Engineering Intern - St Joseph, MO DC (summer 2026)

Internship Opportunity

Understand the process, define critical parameters, meet customer standards, and apply that knowledge gained in a daily manufacturing environment. Equipment downtime and root cause failure analysis, design improvement and repairs. Controls/PLC/Robotics project upgrades. Manage small to medium projects on mechanical/electrical/structural.

Participating in appropriate requests for new equipment and process improvements. Participating in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and develop process improvement plans. Developing quick change over guides for production lines. Developing standard work/job plans for trouble shooting robots. Developing a database to track all prints. Developing project management skills.

Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university. Pursuing an undergraduate in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering. Duration: Summer 2026. Up to 40 hours per week. Part-time during the school year may be available. Working Arrangements: On-site based at our manufacturing facility in St. Joseph, MO. PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Our St. Joseph, Missouri distribution center charges, packages, and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 2000, now employ more than 280 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way, Camp Quality, Second Harvest Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity.

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.

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.

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.