DENSO Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities

• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering / Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Practices strong project management and communication skills
• Exhibits strong knowledge or interest for design and troubleshooting but also demonstrates some aptitude for engineering concepts
• Develops software tools, routinely programming in LabVIEW or other languages
• Displays strong problem solving / critical thinking / investigation abilities
• Follows a deep, self-motivation to improve things and innovate solutions for new problems. Including themselves & their own thinking

• Develop processes for new product introduction
• Responsible for launching 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.
• General production engineering tasks upon request (including providing line support to final assembly lines, line layout introduction/optimization, time studies, cost analysis, capability studies, defect root cause analysis and countermeasure development, ROI studies, & cost reduction activities)

• Ensure quality for products through the development of hardware and software on various types of automated inspection equipment.
• Design various hardware including automated tester, fixture interface, bare board fixtures, etc. that will be designed from inspection specifications.
• Utilize various software languages including C, C++, Delphi, LabView, TestExec, JAST, etc.
• Responsible for new product preparation, production line support, localization of fixtures, localization of test systems, and numerous other tasks.

• Support problem investigation for both internal customers & suppliers
• Support supplier selection, development, and systems management
• Provide engineering support to inspection departments
• Develop detailed test plans to evaluate new suppliers, parts, materials, and assemblies
• Understand, document, and improve supplier processes

• Develop detailed test plans to evaluate new model activity and engineering changes
• Manage projects
• Lead problem investigation both internally and at customers
• Support customer quality systems management
• Provide engineering support to inspection departments

• 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.
• Requires ability to quickly access current condition, set strategy, organize resources and make action for immediate improvement utilizing Industrial Engineering concepts and tools.
• Requires strong people and process management skills, the ability to develop good relationships, facilitation of effective communication between departments, capture / understand key data, and ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Requires strong understanding of TPS principles and system applications throughout the supply chain.

• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
• Database security management and oversight
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
• Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
• Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
• Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers

• Plan, develop, test and maintain production software applications at DENSO manufacturing facilities.
• Test and implement configuration changes and assist in the design of software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements.
• Support the technical design process by participating in the analysis of technical application requirements
• Assist in implementing analyses that will identify requirements related to people, processes and technology
• Assisting in the integration of technical and application components
• Code & test program modules; assisting in design
• Maintain, tune and repair applications
• Participate in execution and documentation of tests
• Execute conversion plans and document possible improvements; identify disruptions in the processes
• Working knowledge of C# with Visual Studio using Webforms, MVC and Entity Framework

• Michigan (Southfield and Battle Creek)

• Tennessee (Maryville and Athens)

• North Carolina (Statesville)

• Strong academic records
• Knowledge and Passion
• Commitment to advancing safety and improving the environment
• Commitment to teamwork

• 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

• 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

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