Electrical Controls Engineer 3

DENSO in North America; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K with company match

Vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance

Onsite health clinic and pharmacy

Job summary

DENSO in North America is seeking a skilled controls engineer to lead electrical design, estimation, and debugging across automated machinery. The role involves creating schematics, evaluating components, and guiding cross-functional teams on technical decisions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in controls engineering, experience with ControlLogix/OMRON PLCs, DENSO RC8 robots, and AutoCAD Electrical, plus strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience as controls engineer or in a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; associate degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with PLCs (ControlLogix and OMRON CJ/NJ), DENSO RC8 robots, and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree with related experience

Tools

ControlLogix PLCs

OMRON CJ/NJ

AutoCAD Electrical

DENSO RC8 robots

Job description

• 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.
  

Job Description

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