Advanced Development Engineer

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Dana is searching for a skilled and motivated candidate in the area of Advanced Technologies to support the development of mechanical and electrified driveline technologies. This work involves supporting lab fixturing and advanced lab test campaigns for proof of concept (PoC) designs and PoC component test data analysis. Additionally, the candidate will support project management of other active technology projects at Dana, providing alignment at leadership levels of resources, timing, and KPIs to achieve Dana’s technology development objectives.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. However, individuals with valid work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and others authorized to work without employer sponsorship) are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Proof of Concept (PoC) Development:

• Identifying key KPIs to test in advanced laboratory environment for select advanced technologies
• Ability to support design of initial test fixturing in CAD programs such as NX
• Ability to work with suppliers using release drawings for test fixturing procurement
• Assist in assembly and setup of bench tests for development of advanced technologies
• Perform wiring on test setups for controls and instrumentation
• Support PoC test article builds
• Rework and modify proof of concept (PoC) components as required
• Write test preparations/procedures and perform test data collection and analysis
• Provide concise reporting of test analysis learnings, next steps and recommendations

Project Management – Advanced Technology Projects

• Ensure technology development lead engineers follow Dana’s Technology Development Process (TDP 3.0)
• Manage tracking of all active technology development projects at Dana through Knowledge Database tracking tools
• Schedule and manage agenda for recurring Technology Council reviews
• Manage maturity levels of concept ideas at Dana for review at Technology Council
• Manage alignment of technology development activities to business needs, customer targets, and platform development initiatives
• Document lessons learned and update OneDana procedures as applicable

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years experience in related discipline
• CAD experience (NX)
• Experience in developing lab tests to support demonstration of status to KPIs
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and analytical ability.
• Instrumentation and electronics wiring experience a plus
• Experience with requirements mgt. tools such Polarion, JIRA a plus.
• Instrumentation experience preferred
• Laboratory data processing tools experience
• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent writing, verbal, and presentation skills – able to present at Chief Technology Officer (CTO) level as required
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is organized and able to accept multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and have good communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of performing duties with limited supervision.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. However, individuals with valid work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and others authorized to work without employer sponsorship) are encouraged to apply.

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