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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.
We have an immediate opening for an advanced product engineer in the Light Axle Advanced Engineering Group. This position will focus on the design & development of new products to meet the future needs of our global customers. Other duties include but are not limited to the following.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead in the development of new light vehicle axle products.
• Lead in the development and evaluation of oil cooling and lubrication systems.
• Lead testing of electric axles.
• Lead in identifying new product opportunities.
• Lead in defining potential design solutions.
• Lead in evaluating key product parameters.
• Assist with the evaluation of product design and CAE analysis.
• Assist selection of optimum design solution.
• Assist in defining product performance goals.
• Assist the product DFMEA.
• Assist Advanced Product Engineers with the design of new products.
• Assist with product prototype manufacture assembly and modification.
• Coordinate the product development tests, bench and potentially vehicle tests.
• Assist in design rules for key product parameters against product performance.
• Assist applications in customer proposals and customer presentations.
Requirements:
• Four year degree in Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E. from an accredited institution. Consideration may be given
to candidates with other degrees such as aeronautical or electrical.
• 3-5 years experience in product development – primarily electric drive.
• Experience with electric drive traction motors.
• Experience with medium and high voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with lubrication flow development.
• Experience with instrumentation and test stand design.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and analytical ability.
• Experience testing electric/hybrid systems.
• Must have strong project management skills to meet project milestones.
• Ability to work with other departments and suppliers to meet project milestones.
• Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Willingness and ability to work extended or irregular hours when necessary.
• Excellent writing, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
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.