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Tester Design Engineer - Vision Inspection

DENSO
Maryville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Job Description

Job Summary:

Support the design, planning, installation, and maintenance of Vision Systems and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) machines and equipment. Engineers will interpret the product specifications and develop vision inspection systems to ensure the electronic products assembly and solder quality. Using vision inspection systems we ensure inverter products sold to our customers have zero defects and are ready to be installed in hybrid and electric vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily production line support
  • Setup/Repair/Modify Vision and AOI machines
  • Develop machine specifications
  • Travel to various vendors, customers, and other group companies
  • Create/modify vision programs and test systems used to confirm solder quality of surface mount and through hole devices
  • General production improvement tasks upon request including time studies, cost analysis, ROI studies, cost reduction activities
  • Project launch activities including obtaining funds, obtaining approval from upper management, and project management from project start until mass production launch
  • Quality improvement tasks upon request including optimization of vision programs, capability studies, defect root cause analysis, countermeasure development and implementation
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field is required
  • 0-5 years of relevant experience
  • Job level is flexible based on the candidate's experience

Skills and Abilities:

  • Competent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
  • Analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze and interpret large amounts of data
  • Project management/organization and scheduling abilities
  • Problem solving skills, vision troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
  • Capable of programming vision systems and familiarity with various strengths and weaknesses of competing vison technologies
  • Technical reporting
  • Basic knowledge of CAD (AutoCAD or SolidWorks) and engineering software
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard ADA Selection: Office Environment

  • Visual requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision. Physical requirements include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The work environment for this position is typically indoors in a pleasant, well-lighted area with comfortable temperatures and a controlled environment with no significant amounts of dust, fumes or odors. Unavoidable accidents and health hazards are unlikely.

Disclaimer

This job description reflects DENSO North America assignment of essential functions; and nothing within this job description restricts DENSO's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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: $73,000 - $100,000

Salary : $73,000 - $100,000

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