About The Position

DENSO is seeking an Industrial Engineering major for a Summer 2026 internship in Maryville, TN. The DENSO College Program offers students practical, career-specific work experience, allowing them to work alongside experienced professionals who are advancing new technologies. DENSO is committed to crafting solutions for Green, Safe & Seamless mobility and values individuals with big ideas and a passion for the future of automotive. The program aims to provide professional growth and success in today's competitive job market.

Requirements

  • Strong academic records
  • Knowledge and Passion
  • Commitment to advancing safety and improving the environment
  • Commitment to teamwork
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Now and in the future, must have unlimited authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Junior / Senior university classification
  • Must be willing to work 40 hours a week during Internship / Co-op
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Ms. Project, Visio)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work in groups and independently
  • Ability to travel

Responsibilities

  • Develop processes for new product introduction
  • Launch new projects (including obtaining funds, obtaining approval from upper management, and project management from project start until mass production launch)
  • Develop machine specifications, select machine supplier, conduct design reviews, conduct machine acceptance tests, and procure new equipment
  • Interact & assist with programming various DENSO systems including PLC logic, control systems, robots, cobots and vision systems
  • Create documentation including PFMEA, Process Control Sheets, Process Flows, instructional documents, government forms, etc.
  • Provide line support to final assembly lines
  • Conduct line layout introduction/optimization
  • Perform time studies
  • Conduct cost analysis
  • Perform capability studies
  • Conduct defect root cause analysis and countermeasure development
  • Perform ROI studies
  • Engage in cost reduction activities
  • Participate & lead in various continuous improvement (kaizen project) designed to help achieving business targets in both planned and urgent scenarios throughout DENSO
  • Responsible for project management of functional activities related to the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Operations Excellence activities
  • Promote, facilitate, and coach TPS concepts for DENSO skill development
  • Participate & lead in various problem-solving activities at multiple DENSO sites performance
  • Quickly access current condition, set strategy, organize resources and make action for immediate improvement utilizing Industrial Engineering concepts and tools

Benefits

  • On the job experience
  • Project experience
  • Six Sigma and Kaizen knowledge
  • Professional development
  • Multi-site opportunities
  • Opportunities for full time employment after graduation
  • Competitive wages: Starting wage - $25/hour, increases based on previous experience
  • Volunteering opportunities
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