Advanced Controls Engineer - Automation

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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – 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

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

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.

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