Basic Responsibilities:
- Develop cost estimates for electrical systems, including purchased components and design and installation labor.
- Design electrical hardware and safety control circuits for automated machinery and equipment.
- Create electrical hardware drawings and schematics.
- Lead design reviews with production, maintenance, quality control, and other stakeholders as required.
- Program machine-control software, including PLCs, robots, vision systems, and HMIs.
- Debug control software during machine builds and initial production operation.
- Research, develop, test, and implement existing and emerging technologies.
- Provide ongoing technical support to in-house machine-build technicians.
- Support machine-specification development for outsourced projects.
- Prepare, maintain, and deliver professional technical documentation and training materials, including operation manuals, work instructions, and technical reports.
The ideal candidate can perform these responsibilities independently and communicate critical information to the appropriate leadership level clearly and promptly. The role also includes project leadership responsibilities such as facilitating meetings to align stakeholders on project direction and scope, preparing communication materials, developing schedules and action plans, and coordinating cross-functional activities to achieve project objectives.
Qualifications:
- Five or more years of experience as controls engineer or in a related role.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or a related field. An associate degree in an engineering discipline combined with relevant experience may be considered.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Formal training or extensive experience with PLCs (ControlLogix and OMRON CJ/NJ), DENSO RC8 robots, and AutoCAD Electrical.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated success completing projects and achieving defined results.
- Ability to independently manage long-term projects and unplanned daily priorities.
- Hands-on approach with a commitment to working directly with equipment and processes on the shop floor.
- Ability to apply scientific principles and structured problem-solving methods, including root-cause analysis, to diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues efficiently.
- Willingness to provide on-call or remote support and work weekends as required.
**An updated resume is required for consideration**
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: $96,000 - $120,000
Skills Required
- Five or more years of experience as a controls engineer or in a related role
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or a related field
- Associate degree in an engineering discipline combined with relevant experience may be considered
- Formal training or extensive experience with PLCs, including ControlLogix and OMRON CJ/NJ
- Experience with DENSO RC8 robots
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, written communication, and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated success completing projects and achieving defined results
- Ability to independently manage long-term projects and unplanned daily priorities
- Hands-on experience working directly with equipment and processes on the shop floor
- Ability to apply scientific principles, structured problem-solving, and root-cause analysis
- Willingness to provide on-call or remote support and work weekends as required
- Updated resume
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.
