Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design machines for manufacturing and product handling
- Modify machinery for new model introductions, safety or quality improvements
- Write detailed equipment specifications for the procurement of manufacturing equipment
- Lead in the start-up and debug of new equipment
- Manage projects from inception through completion
- Support and improve existing manufacturing processes
- Willingness to travel, train, and support DENSO group companies throughout North America and globally
Minimum Qualifications
- BSEE, BSCE or BSCS degree from accredited institution
- Experience programming PLC’s, Safety PLC’s and HMI's (Prefer AB brands)
Experience with hardware and safety circuit design for automated machines
Preferred Qualifications
- Pneumatics or hydraulic fluid power system design and troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of electrical sensors, vision and other machine sensing systems
- Industrial robotics programming (Denso 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
- Experience in machine risk assessments and design standards (ISO 13849 or similar)
- MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project
- 5 or more years designing and procuring equipment for manufacturing and assembly processes
- A pro-active person who will seek out and implement additional projects that add value to the department and company
- Innovative problem solver and capable to make decisions independently using data, statistical tools, and following the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, including cross functional teams and multiple engineering disciplines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of organizing, planning, and leading effective meetings.
- Strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Extremely detail oriented
Willingness to work overtime when required
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: $81,000 - $101,000
Skills Required
- BSEE, BSCE or BSCS degree from accredited institution
- Experience programming PLCs, Safety PLCs and HMIs (prefer Allen-Bradley)
- Experience with hardware and safety circuit design for automated machines
- Willingness to travel, train, and support DENSO group companies throughout North America and globally
- 5 or more years designing and procuring equipment for manufacturing and assembly processes
- Pneumatics or hydraulic fluid power system design and troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of electrical sensors, vision and other machine sensing systems
- Industrial robotics programming (Denso or Fanuc brands)
- Integrating and programming servo drives (Allen-Bradley 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
- Experience in machine risk assessments and design standards (ISO 13849 or similar)
- MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project
- Ability to work overtime when required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to organize, plan, and lead effective meetings
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Extremely detail oriented
- Innovative problem solver capable of independent decisions using data and PDCA cycle
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with cross-functional teams
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.
DENSO Insights
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.
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