The E4 Automation Engineer - Autonomous Manufacturing is a senior, hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing, building, integrating, debugging, commissioning, and deploying autonomous manufacturing systems within DENSO North America manufacturing and logistics operations. This role is deeply engaged in factory-floor execution and owns autonomous subsystems from concept through stable production, translating NA standards and architectures into working, repeatable systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tactical Planning & Execution
- Develop and manage year-over-year tactical plans to support the long-term Autonomous Manufacturing roadmap.
- Translate NA technical standards and system architectures into executable designs and deployments at affiliate sites.
- Ensure tactical initiatives contribute to competitiveness goals in productivity, cost, and lead-time reduction.
Process Evaluation & Gap Identification
- Conduct process studies and validations at affiliate plants.
- Identify competitiveness gaps and propose corrective measures to align with governance standards.
- Document and share findings to inform continuous improvement and standardization.
Governance Policy Implementation
- Support rollout of governance policies by training affiliate teams on requirements and processes.
- Ensure consistent application of policies across diverse manufacturing environments.
- Provide feedback to E5 leadership on policy effectiveness and site challenges.
Technology Development & Standardization
- Develop and validate reusable subsystem designs, documentation, and deployment playbooks for standardization.
- Pilot emerging technologies such as robotics, AMRs, and MES/ERP integration.
- Resolve complex integration issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, safety, software, and data domains.
- Validate and standardize manufacturing & supply chain automation solutions across affiliates.
- Ensure interoperability, scalability, and reusability of new technologies.
Cross-BU & Affiliate Support
- Provide execution and technical support across multiple business units and affiliates.
- Collaborate with affiliate engineering teams to align tactical plans with regional competitiveness objectives.
- Act as a liaison between affiliate operations and the NA strategy team.
Continuous Improvement
- Use lean methodologies to eliminate waste and strengthen competitiveness.
- Monitor post-implementation performance to ensure ROI, productivity, and standardization goals are achieved.
- Recommend adjustments to tactical execution based on performance data.
An updated resume is required for consideration
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 yr B.S Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Knowledge and experience in applicable manufacturing process and related process equipment.
- Minimum of 7+ yrs experience in Manufacturing Engineering or in and Engineering role.
- Highly Knowledgeable in the theory of their respective process with an ability to apply process setup and management of high quality and output.
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: $110,000 - $130,000