Product Engineer

Dana; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced engineering technologies is seeking a Product Engineer to work in their Battery Cooling group. The role involves designing solutions for thermal management in electrified vehicles, requiring an engineering background and strong analytical skills. Successful candidates will engage in product development from concept to production, collaborating with various teams and ensuring quality standards are met. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and technological advancement in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for P.Eng. registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
• Experience in Automotive Industry focused on Electrification is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Quality, Safety and Environmental standards (IATF16949 & ISO14001).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating technology trends and interacting with customers for thermal management.
• Designing heat exchangers and conducting design analyses (FMEA).
• Supporting production launches of power electronics coolers globally.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

Dana Canada Corporation’s Power Technologies Group has an immediate opening for a Product Engineer in our Battery Cooling groupfocusing on the design and development of products and technologies for the thermal management of electrified vehicles at our R&D facility at 656 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON.

Reporting to one of our Product Development Engineering Managers, the successful applicant’s principal responsibilities include :

• Evaluating technology trends to align Dana development with changes in the automotive market
• Interacting with customers to develop thermal management solutions specific to their applications
• Evaluating customer specifications to develop and size battery coolers
• Coordinating with internal teams to design heat exchangers and manufacturing processes, including CAD approvals and verification of dimensions & tolerances
• Utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for product development
• Developing test procedures, maintaining test plans (DVP&R) and leading design analyses (FMEA)
• Liaising with the CAE team for simulation and the laboratories for life testing
• Managing large prototype builds, including sourcing of components and verification of parts
• Aiding manufacturing, production, purchasing and sales teams in product costing
• Supporting production launches of power electronics coolers in North America, Europe and Asia

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in Automotive Industry with focus on design / testing related to Electrification is an asset
• Eligibility for P.Eng. registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario
• Formal organizational skills along with demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
• Well rounded background and a desire to follow technology development trends
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is an asset
• Working knowledge of Quality, Safety and Environmental standards (IATF16949 & ISO14001)
• Proficiency in English required, additional languages (German, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin) are an asset

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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