Electrical Controls Engineer 3
DENSO · Maryville, TN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $96k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at DENSO (automotive) in Maryville, TN. Develop cost estimates for electrical systems, including purchased components and design and installation labor.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Robotics, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $96k–$120k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live controls postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 83%
- Automation 79%
- ✓ Robotics 58%
- ✓ Root cause 38%
- Team leadership 25%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at DENSO
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: DENSO in Maryville
5 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer 2 · Process
- Process Engineer 1 · Process
- Quality Engineer 3 · Quality
- Facilities Engineer 3 · Reliability
- Quality Engineer 2 · Quality
Full description from DENSOAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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**
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