DENSO International America, Inc.

Electrical Controls Engineer 3

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of relevant experience as a Controls Engineer or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Preference for candidates at the E3 level, but E2 or E1 candidates may be considered based on qualifications.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC programming and safety standards for machinery
  • Demonstrated analytical skills for innovative problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Design safety and operational controls for equipment and troubleshoot issues as needed
  • Specify and document components for use in control systems and create relevant schematics
  • Program PLC controllers and document using ladder logic diagrams
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure compliance with production standards
  • Create and manage equipment specifications for interfaces and networking
  • Schedule electrical work modifications in coordination with production planning
  • Develop clear operators' manuals and may mentor junior engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • 401K with a 4% company match
  • Generous vacation/PTO policy with 13 paid holidays
  • Bonus program and tuition reimbursement
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Wellness programs and various insurance options
  • Employee assistance program and recognition initiatives
  • Opportunities for volunteering and fitness amenities available onsite
  • Relocation assistance for candidates living more than 50 miles from work location
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

Design of Electrical Hardware and Software for Industrial Production Machinery; Negotiate with Production Engineering to Clarify Project Specification; Develop Quotation for Electrical System, Including Purchased Components and Labor; Design of Safety Control Circuit, Hardware Circuit, and Generating Hardware Drawings; Creation of Machine Software to Control the Machine (PLC, Robot, Vision, Servo Motors, etc.); Adjustment / Debug of the Machine Software during Machine Construction and Install; Updating Final Electrical Drawings to Reflect Changes Made during Machine Construction; Create Electrical Portion of the Machine Operation Manual; Some travel is expected, domestic and international.

The E3-level Electrical/Controls Engineer exhibits nearly full autonomy over executing their assigned work. They are assigned a job or task and are able to develop their own plan of action to complete it satisfactorily. They can handle working on broad or undeveloped, high-level concepts.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Designs safety and operational controls for new and existing equipment and troubleshoots any issues with these controls, referring complex issues to more experienced engineers when needed.
  • Specifies components for use in equipment for controls systems. Documents control systems in drawings, schematics and spec sheets.
  • Programs PLC controllers and documents PLC programs using ladder logic diagrams.
  • Collaborates with Automation Engineering and Maintenance to verify that the design of all production equipment meets all regulatory and DENSO standards.
  • After consulting with Automation Engineering and Maintenance, creates equipment specifications based upon requirements for GUI/communication interfaces and networking requirements.
  • Collaborates with production planning to schedule electrical work and equipment modifications and/or installation.
  • Develops clear and concise operator instruction manuals.
  • May train or mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:
  • PLC programming, controls circuit design, machine safety standards and component selection criteria knowledge and experience required
  • Analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations
  • Written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers on issues of moderate to considerable importance, up to and including senior management.
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
  • Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
  • Project management skills, including identifying and scheduling process steps, determining resources and staff required to successfully complete assigned projects or project steps and reporting on project
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and to assist others with identifying gaps in work results

Required Qualifications:
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience as a Controls Engineer or related experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or other related technical degree
  • While a candidate at the E3 level is preferred, the M&T Electrical Engineering department will also consider candidates at an E2 or E1 level, based on their qualifications.

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

About DENSO International America, Inc.

DENSO International America, Inc. is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. With its North American headquarters located in Southfield, Michigan, DENSO employs more than 17000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates across the North American region.
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