Sr. 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 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 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 Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology preferred 7+ years of experience in manufacturing Controls processes Experience programming in Siemens and Rockwell Must understand statistics, as it relates to manufacturing and assembly processes Low and high-volume production experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 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 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. Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head‑on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr