Automation Engineer

Dana Incorporated•Fort Wayne, IN

56d

About The Position

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 ResponsibilitiesWith minimal supervision, support assigned department(s). This work will include overseeing & directing fixturing, tooling, error proofing, & gage design. Experience with milling & turning required. Must have strong CNC programming skills & be fluent in CAD. Working knowledge of automation & controls is an advantage. Assembly process experience is an advantage. Job will require strong troubleshooting skills & ability to lead cross functional teams. Will develop scopes of work, request quotations from vendors, submit requisitions, perform cost justifications, & participate in machine run-offs. The Process Engineer is also responsible for helping to support plant goals such as safety, quality, delivery, & cost savings. The process engineer must take ownership of projects & be able to work into off shift hours & weekends as needed.

Requirements

B.S. degree & minimum 3 years related job experience; or 7 years’ experience in related engineering field, technology field, CNC programming capability.
Possess the ability to read & interpret engineering drawings & specifications, thorough understanding of GD&T, gaging, & print requirements is a must.
Must have proven mechanical aptitude.
Must work effectively, efficiently, & is a self-starter.
Must demonstrate proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language.
Must be able to use various computer operating systems & software as necessary to complete required job functions. These include, but are not limited to, PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc…), & machine specific operating system & software applications.
Must possess thorough knowledge of the proper usage & application of measuring equipment.
Must demonstrate convincing prior training & work experience in problem solving techniques.
Must demonstrate strength of character to perform & succeed in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of automation & controls is an advantage.
Assembly process experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Develop & update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA’s & Control Plans.
Train Production Supervisors & Team Leaders in production departments.
Resolve quality & tooling issues.
Assist in troubleshooting processes & machine issues.
Support layout development to facilitate Dana’s production system.
Develop & maintain Poka-Yoke devices.
Develop & maintain Automation solutions for manufacturing.
Develop, update, & maintain documentation, including Process Sheets, PFMEA’s & Control Plans
Responsible for timely completion of all estimates.
Obtain quotations for new capital & tooling as needed.
Blackboard or directional estimates as required.
Capacity analysis.
Involved in Divisional Manufacturing Strategy.
Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Group.