Electrical Design Engineer 2

DENSO; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and OngoingTraining

Job summary

DENSO in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an experienced engineer to design and procure manufacturing equipment, lead start-up and debugging, and manage projects from inception to completion.

Candidates should have a BSEE/BSCE/BSCS, PLC/HMI programming experience (AB preferred), safety circuits, robotics, and strong communication skills. Occasional travel across North America and worldwide is expected.

Qualifications

• BS EE/CE/CS degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience programming PLCs, Safety PLCs and HMIs, preferably AB brands.
• Hardware and safety circuit design for automated machines.

Responsibilities

• Design machines for manufacturing and product handling.
• Modify machinery for new model introductions and safety/quality improvements.
• Write detailed equipment specifications for procurement of manufacturing equipment.
• Lead start-up and debugging of new equipment.
• Manage projects from inception through completion.
• Support and improve existing manufacturing processes.
• Travel to train and support DENSO group companies across North America and globally.

Education

BSEE/BSCE/BSCS

Tools

AB PLCs

Fanuc robotics

Denso equipment

Ethernet switches

Job description

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