Job Description

Do you have big ideas? DENSO is Crafting solutions to power Green, Safe & Seamless mobility. At its Core are people like you who realize big ideas that bring hope for the future. We need your passion, vision and contribution to help our teams realize the future of automotive. It all starts with applying today to our College Program!

The DENSO College Program provides students with practical, career specific work experience needed for professional growth and success in today’s competitive job market. Our Interns / Co-ops work alongside experienced DENSO professionals who are supporting customers on advancing new technologies.

DENSO is seeking an Industrial Engineering major in Maryville, TN for Summer 2026. 

Some example College Program positions may include the following: 

Process Design Engineer:

• 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)

Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Specialist:

• 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.

What DENSO needs from you:
• Strong academic records
• Knowledge and Passion
• Commitment to advancing safety and improving the environment
• Commitment to teamwork

What DENSO offers:
• 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

 Qualifications 

• 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