Lead Engineer

Dana Canada Corp.; Ansley CP; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. seeks a Lead Engineer to own software delivery for complex automotive embedded controllers in electrified powertrains.

You will drive technical leadership across the V-cycle from requirements to production sign-off and mentor engineers within Dana’s global software and control team. Responsibilities include leading development and validation activities, ensuring ISO26262 safety compliance, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal technical and commercial

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in automotive systems engineering.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in software or powertrain calibration.
• Proven leadership in automotive software projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development and validation for electrified powertrain systems.
• Own delivery for modules within application software and coordinate with teams.
• Oversee integration and testing to ensure robust production software.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with global Dana teams.

Skills

Technical Leadership

CAN/CAN-FD

Model-based design

MATLAB/Simulink

ISO26262

Team Management

Systems integration

Education

Master’s degree in automotive systems engineering

Tools

CANape

Ascet-SD

Job description

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Lead 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 leadership hands-on engineering as well as interest toward managing technical resource, working with customers, and other engineering disciplines for best technical and commercial decisions. You will manage one or multiple projects Dana customers, and act as a key technical authority throughout the V-cycle, from requirements elicitation to production sign-off. You might also manage other technical personal within Dana’s global software and control team.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  Lead software development and validation activities for electrified powertrain and transmission control systems.
  Ensure adherence to complete V-cycle processes, including requirements management, design, implementation, and formal testing.
• Project Delivery
  Own delivery responsibility for modules within application software for global programs, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  Drive team members in delivering best technical solution that meets customer and internal needs.
• System Integration
  Oversee commissioning, debugging, and optimization of electrified powershifting transmission systems.
  Ensure seamless integration of software with vehicle system architectures and communication networks (CAN-FD, XCP).
• Quality & Compliance
  Implement Functional Safety standards and ensure designs are fit for purpose.
  Maintain rigorous validation and verification processes for production-level software.
• Team Collaboration
  Mentor and/or manage engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  Communicate effectively across global teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Education and Qualifications

• Ideally hold a Master’s degree in automotive systems engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering field related to software development and/or powertrain calibration

Skills and Competencies

• Core experience of algorithm design & implementation in model-based environment using Matlab/Simulink or Ascet-SD
• Extensive vehicle and/or test-rig based development experience, for transmission software delivery, testing and engineering sign-off
• Deep understanding of vehicle and controller communication networks; e.g. CAN, CAN-FD, XCP
• A good awareness of Functional Safety, Cybersecurity and safety/security practices according to ISO26262
• Proven track record of knowledge and implementation of the fundamentals of automated transmission and electrified powertrain control
• Knowledge of calibration tools (ideally CANape)
• Innovative with a positive, can-do attitude
• Have a good understanding of the interface and interactions between electrical and mechanical systemsThe ability to solve engineering problems using a structured, logical approach
• Confident communicator who can build rapport quickly and influence at all levels across a Global organisation
• Organizational skills with ability to prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behaviour in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Experience managing technical and global resources people is a definite plus.
• Ability to work in 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.