Electrical Controls Engineer III – PLC/Robotics, Relocation

DENSO in North America

Maryville (TN)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.