The E4 Automation Engineer – Autonomous Manufacturing is a senior, hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing, building, integrating, debugging, commissioning, and deploying autonomous manufacturing systems within DENSO North America manufacturing and logistics operations. This role is deeply engaged in factory-floor execution and owns autonomous subsystems from concept through stable production, translating NA standards and architectures into working, repeatable systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tactical Planning & Execution
- Develop and manage year-over-year tactical plans to support the long-term Autonomous Manufacturing roadmap.
- Translate NA technical standards and system architectures into executable designs and deployments at affiliate sites.
- Ensure tactical initiatives contribute to competitiveness goals in productivity, cost, and lead-time reduction.
Process Evaluation & Gap Identification
- Conduct process studies and validations at affiliate plants.
- Identify competitiveness gaps and propose corrective measures to align with governance standards.
- Document and share findings to inform continuous improvement and standardization.
Governance Policy Implementation
- Support rollout of governance policies by training affiliate teams on requirements and processes.
- Ensure consistent application of policies across diverse manufacturing environments.
- Provide feedback to E5 leadership on policy effectiveness and site challenges.
Technology Development & Standardization
- Develop and validate reusable subsystem designs, documentation, and deployment playbooks for standardization.
- Pilot emerging technologies such as robotics, AMRs, and MES/ERP integration.
- Resolve complex integration issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, safety, software, and data domains.
- Validate and standardize manufacturing & supply chain automation solutions across affiliates.
- Ensure interoperability, scalability, and reusability of new technologies.
Cross-BU & Affiliate Support
- Provide execution and technical support across multiple business units and affiliates.
- Collaborate with affiliate engineering teams to align tactical plans with regional competitiveness objectives.
- Act as a liaison between affiliate operations and the NA strategy team.
Continuous Improvement
- Use lean methodologies to eliminate waste and strengthen competitiveness.
- Monitor post-implementation performance to ensure ROI, productivity, and standardization goals are achieved.
- Recommend adjustments to tactical execution based on performance data.
**An updated resume is required for consideration**
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 yr B.S Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Knowledge and experience in applicable manufacturing process and related process equipment.
- Minimum of 7+ yrs experience in Manufacturing Engineering or in and Engineering role.
- Highly Knowledgeable in the theory of their respective process with an ability to apply process setup and management of high quality and output.
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: $110,000 - $130,000
Skills Required
- Four-year B.S. degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Knowledge and experience in applicable manufacturing processes and related process equipment
- At least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or another engineering role
- Strong knowledge of the theory of the relevant process and ability to manage process setup, quality, and output
- 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.
