Dana Incorporated

Advanced Controls Engineer - Automation

Dana Incorporated • $90K — $120K *
Maumee, OH 43537In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Controls processes
  • Experience programming in Siemens and Rockwell
  • Low and high-volume production experience
  • Willing to travel both domestically and internationally
  • Willingness to work extended or irregular hours

Responsibilities

  • Implement equipment, automation, and facility strategies for advanced process development
  • Lead development of process technologies for product technology roadmaps
  • Initiate benchmarking activities for state-of-the-art manufacturing methods
  • Write and debug PLC logic for functionality and data collection
  • Participate in advanced development of manufacturing processes
  • Develop and maintain standard manufacturing and quality documentation
  • Promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Benefits

  • Global travel opportunities to support operations
  • Involvement in cutting-edge automation and program launches
  • Exposure to advanced engineering and continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description


Job Purpose

This role will help develop Dana's manufacturing controls architecture, approve the design and type of equipment used in production lines, and help support Dana's global manufacturing strategy. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure the successful launch of capital equipment globally for Dana's new automation and program launches.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implements equipment, automation, and facility strategies to support advanced process development in our manufacturing centers
  • Leads the development of process technologies required to support long term product technology roadmaps in product and advanced engineering
  • Initiates benchmarking activities to ensure Dana is assessing state of the art technology for all manufacturing methods and processes
  • Write and debug PLC logic for proper content, error-proofing, and data collection function
  • Participates in the advanced development of manufacturing processes for product deployment
  • Develop/ maintain standard manufacturing / quality documentation for core processes
  • Maintain and promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Support AMR launches at various Dana Facilities
  • Support customer program launch activity as required
  • Travel as necessary to support operations globally
  • Perform other assigned duties incidental to the occupation


Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Controls processes
  • Experience programming in Siemens and Rockwell
  • Low and high-volume production experience
  • Willing to travel both domestically and internationally
  • Willingness to work extended or irregular hours to ensure that key job responsibilities are accomplished

Preferred:
  • Experience programming in Beckhoff
  • Experience integrating Cognex vision systems, DC torque tools, programming servos and robots
  • HMI programming experience
  • Robot experience ABB, Fanuc


Skills and Competencies

  • Must understand statistics, as it relates to manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment
  • Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

About Dana Incorporated

Dana Incorporated is a global supplier of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. The company's products include axles, driveshafts, transmissions, and electrodynamic technologies. Dana Incorporated serves customers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. The company operates through four segments: Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies, and Power Technologies. Dana Incorporated was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.
Learn more about Dana Incorporated
Size
38,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$31 million
5 Year Trend
+3.2%
Revenue
$7.1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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