Advanced Applications Engineer (Engineering)

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.

                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Department:                Commercial Vehicle Advanced Application Engineering

 

 

 

Dana Corporation is seeking to fill the position of an application engineer supporting hybrid and battery electric application and system engineering to reside at DANA World Head Quarters in Maumee, OH.

 

The main responsibilities of this position will be a technical and engineering liaison for Dana Commercial Vehicle advanced applications (focusing on electrified drivelines).

 

Primary Duties:

• Assist in all phases of customer current and future programs / projects
• Facilitate internal communications between e-Axle Product Engineering, Sales, Quality, Warranty, Manufacturing and Assembly for specific programs / projects (voice of customer within the Dana organization).
• Champion Engineering change requests and submit ERs & deviations as required.
• Facilitate the implementation of design changes, cost savings and new model launches at customer.
• Work within the customer systems to update and release drawings, models, BOMs, and specifications for Dana products.
• Create customer ECNs
• Perform Dana product application analysis for customer vehicles.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of customer assembly plant build issues and assist with resolution of field, warranty, and quality issues. 
• Onsite support of special vehicle builds as well as coordination of special orders.
• Support electric vehicle system integration and component design discussions with customers
• Support Advanced Program Quality Planning activities as Dana engineering representative.
• Develop and gain customer approvals for cost savings proposals.
• Attend/facilitate/host customer engineering meetings and help bring open items to closure.
• Provide product specific expertise in support of the customer's requirements (non-traditional powertrain focused)
• Engage and integrate as part of the customer engineering community, representing Dana.
• Represent Dana in a positive, customer-centric, ethical and professional manner.
• When appropriate, participate in internal engineering reviews and meetings.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for Dana to work with customer on new or emerging products or programs.

 
Qualifications Desired:

• Four year degree in Engineering required (Preferred Electrical Engineering).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
• Experience in drivetrain/powertrain/chassis engineering or related field
• Basic CAD skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Structured problem solving abilities

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and able to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Must be capable of performing duties with limited supervision.
• Must be able to handle stressful/pressure situations in a professional manner.
• Willing and able to work excess hours when necessary.
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally.      
• Basic knowledge of vehicle control systems including CAN, strategy, calibration, and software release process
• Awareness of ISO26262 / Functional Safety and Requirements mgt. tools
                                                                                       

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