Controls 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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement safe, efficient, cost‑effective, and robust automated systems that increase productivity, improve accuracy, maintain repeatability, reduce repetition, and achieve quality requirements.
• Determine engineering solutions to mechanical, electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
• Write new code and update existing code for programmable devices, such as robots, servo drives, and PLC’s in accordance with company standards.
• Support and audit the automation preventative maintenance program.
• Research companies for superior and more cost‑effective products when implementing new systems or upgrading old ones.
• Provide financial justification for new projects and improvements on existing automated systems.
• Once approved, insure completion of a project within allotted budget.
• Involvement in new business quotations and new product manufacturing feasibility.
• Provide guidance in maintaining all production equipment including, but not limited to, robotic systems, servo drives, PLC’s, leak‑test units and safety devices.
• Work closely with tool shops in the design and building of new automated tooling and systems.
• Involvement with 8D Teams and implementation of any corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain and support KAIZEN and ITS activities.
• Special projects, as required by the Engineering Manager.

Education and Experience

Engineering Education (4‑year BS preferred). Consideration may be given to candidates with other engineering degrees such as manufacturing or industrial.

Experience in engineering, design, and manufacturing is preferred.

Requirements

• Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people in a professional manner.
• Must be self‑directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
• Willing and able to work excess hours when necessary.
• Must be able to travel as required to customers and suppliers.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project) is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.