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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead cross functional team (maintenance, process engineering, operations, etc) on automation and controls-related projects.
• Program Rockwell PLC’s, Fanuc robots and related equipment to support new launches and process improvements.
• Support operations and maintenance through troubleshooting and assist in assembly line / manufacturing cell recovery.
• Implement quality improvement projects through error proofing, interlocks and vision system (Cognex and Fanuc IR Vision) integration.
• Lead machine guarding initiatives and safety improvements.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Follows company policies, standards and specifications
Required Education and/or Experience:
1. Bachelors of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree with a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience.
2. Strong understanding of machine tending production processes.
3. PLC troubleshooting knowledge (Rockwell), Fanuc and ABB robot programming knowledge.
4. Must be a self-starter and possess initiative and able to work with limited supervision.
5. Must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
6. Continue professional growth and knowledge through ongoing training and education.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people.
8. Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business problems in dealing with complex machines and process problems. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
9. Should have excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deal with stressful situations.
10. Contributes to building a positive team spirit and displays a great attitude.
11. Be available to work off shifts & weekends when needed to complete projects and support the assembly process.
12. Process – improvement oriented.
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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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.
In a world of constant motion, life is about balance. At Dana, our balanced approach considers the people, products, and planet that sustain us all.
For 120 years, we've been powering innovation to move our world. Today, over 40,000 Dana people, in more than 30 countries, advance drive and motion systems, thermal and sealing technologies, and power management innovations. Supporting traditional, hybrid, and EV manufacturers, wherever the road — or offroad — takes us.
We're not just adapting to the future of mobility. We're shaping it.
Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, United States — Dana reported sales of $10.6 billion in 2023. We were named among the "World's Most Ethical Companies 2024” by Ethisphere and as one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2023" by Newsweek. We’re always looking for talented people to join the Dana team. For more, please visit https://jobs.dana.com.
