Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Technical degree and 4 years of controls experience or 8 years of controls experience.
Experience programming PLC’s, Safety PLC’s and HMI's (Prefer AB, Omron brands)
Experience with hardware and safety circuit design for automated machines
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Highly motivated and technically competent, innovative problem-solver that incorporates the plan, do, check, action methods.
Excellent self-management and project management skills (ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously).
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to collect, analyze and effectively use data to drive decision making.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management and organization skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to negotiate, prioritize, and multitask.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (TAC group companies, DMTN, DNJP, etc.)
Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Overall lead for controls engineering for HVAC Final Assembly
Daily production support for across HVAC Final Assembly.
Develop kaizen activities driven by Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
Equipment/machine procurement for HVAC assembly.
Project management (schedule development and budget tracking).
Support company and departmental G&O’s (safety, quality, efficiency, cost reduction, environmental and delivery).
Equipment specification, justification, installation, testing, buyoff, process validation & capability.
Lead planning and equipment/machine install events, support equipment training, line-off, and document buy-off condition incorporating ergo, safety and spare parts.
Provide regular updates to management on key projects.
Understand machine operation and make suggestions to improve machine operation ratios, net operator time and product flow.
Communication between support departments for open items. (Design, Quality, Production Control, Production, Business Planning, Purchasing, etc.).
Preferences:
Experience related to manufacturing and assembly processes, prefer HVAC assembly experience, but not required.
A proactive person who will seek out and implement additional tasks that will add value to DMMI.
Knowledge of electrical sensors, vision and other machine sensing systems
Industrial robotics programming (Denso, ABB, or Fanuc brands)
Integrating and programming servo drives (AB or Yaskawa)
C++, Visual Basic, SQL database or other programming languages
Experience with Ethernet networking such as IP configuration, Managed Switches, NAT, Network configuration and Troubleshooting.
Benefits Summary:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
401K with 4% Company Match
Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
Bonus Program
FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary: $93,000-$116,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical degree with 4 years controls experience (or 8 years controls experience)
- Experience programming PLCs, Safety PLCs, and HMIs
- Experience with hardware and safety circuit design for automated machines
- Strong project management, self-management, analytical, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary
- Experience related to manufacturing and assembly processes (HVAC assembly preferred)
- Knowledge of electrical sensors, vision and other machine sensing systems
- Industrial robotics programming (Denso, ABB, or Fanuc)
- Integrating and programming servo drives (Allen-Bradley or Yaskawa)
- C++, Visual Basic, SQL database or other programming languages
- Experience with Ethernet networking (IP configuration, managed switches, NAT, network configuration and troubleshooting)
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and Omron PLC platforms (brand preference)
DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.
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What We Do
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.
