Electrical Controls Engineer 3

DENSO • Maryville, TN

34d • $96,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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)
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level