--- title: Process Engineer 4 at DENSO in Maryville, TN description: DENSO is hiring for the Process Engineer 4 role in Maryville, TN. Pays $110K–$130K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/process-engineer-4-at-denso-01a18f52-b91e-7099-ab85-c14bc78301dd date: 2026-10-31T01:15:24Z og_description: Join DENSO as Process Engineer 4 in Maryville, TN. Pays $110K–$130K per year. Full-time, on-site role. Requires 7+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0ufqyz.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | DENSO | | **Location** | Maryville, TN | | **Salary** | $110K/yr - $130K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** DENSO sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for DENSO. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $87,000 – $128,000 a year (median $109,000). ## Description 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. 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