Advanced Controls Engineer - Automation

Dana Incorporated • Maumee, OH

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior