Description

For over 30 years, DENSO Machine and Tool has served our in house customers to design and build world-class automation across DENSO North America. Focusing on vision, robotics, and metal forming in high-speed automation, we work with internal groups to provide turnkey automation projects.

As a part of the design team, we create concepts and develop ideas for production machines. Electrical Design Engineers are responsible for the control system’s hardware and software, including, PLC, HMI, robots, vision, and PC systems. As the key member, you will lead projects through debug and installation, collaborating with the other design members, and our onsite customers. Our team is constantly challenging the boundaries of factory automation!

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the following:

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Experience programming  PLCs, Safety PLCs and HMIs (prefer AB, Omron brands).
• Experience with hardware and safety circuit design for automated machines.
• A proactive person who will seek out and implement additional projects that add value to the department and company.
• Innovative problem solver capable of making independent decisions 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 to organize, plan, and lead effective meetings.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Preferences

• 2 or more years designing and procuring equipment for manufacturing/assembly processes.
• Pneumatics or hydraulic fluid power system design and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of electrical sensors, vision and other machine sensing systems.
• Industrial robotics programming (e.g. Denso, ABB, or Fanuc brands).
• Integrating and programming servo drives (e.g. 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 (e.g. ISO 13849 or similar).
• MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Projects.