Engineer

Dana Canada Corp.; Ansley CP; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a software/control engineer to deliver embedded control software for automotive powertrain systems. You will own modules, develop algorithms for traditional and electrified powertrains, and work across global teams to meet functional safety and testing standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, customer interaction, and collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure robust, safe designs for electrified transmissions.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a Master’s degree in automotive systems engineering.
• Two years of experience in engineering field related to software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithm for traditional and electrified powertrain and transmission control systems.
• Ensure adherence to complete V-cycle processes, including requirements management, design, implementation, and formal testing.
• Own delivery responsibility for modules assigned by the software/control lead.
• Implement Functional Safety standards and ensure designs are fit for purpose.
• Communicate effectively across global teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink

Ascet-SD

Powertrain software

CAN/CAN-FD

Functional Safety

Cybersecurity

Calibration tools

Structured problem solving

Effective communication

Global collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in automotive systems engineering

2 years engineering software development experience

Tools

CAN

XCP

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The software & controls engineer will take ownership of delivering software, managing related activities for complex automotive embedded controllers used in electrified powertrain systems. With focus on understanding complete powertrain architecture, interfaces and transmission control, ideally Dual Clutch / Automated Manual Transmissions, or electrified axles.
• This role combines technical hands-on engineering, working with customers, and other engineering disciplines for best technical.
• You will be involved with software/control development throughout the V-cycle, from requirements elicitation to production sign-off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop algorithm for traditional and electrified powertrain and transmission control systems.
• Ensure adherence to complete V-cycle processes, including requirements management, design, implementation, and formal testing.
• Own delivery responsibility for modules assigned by the software/control lead.
• Implement Functional Safety standards and ensure designs are fit for purpose.
• Communicate effectively across global teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Education and Qualifications

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• o Ideally hold a Master’s degree in automotive systems engineering, or a related field.
• o Two years of experience in engineering field related to software development.

Skills and Competencies

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• o Core experience of algorithm design & implementation in model-based environment using Matlab/Simulink and/or Ascet-SD
• o Proven software and controls development experience, for powertrain software products.
• o Deep understanding of vehicle and controller communication networks; e.g. CAN, CAN-FD, XCP
• o A good awareness of Functional Safety, Cybersecurity and safety/security practices
• o Knowledge of calibration tools
• o Innovative with a positive, can-do attitude
• o The ability to solve engineering problems using a structured, logical approach
• o Confident communicator who can build rapport quickly and influence at all levels across a Global organisation
• o Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behaviour in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• o Experience working with global resources within matrix organization

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.