Advanced Controls Engineer - Automation

Dana Canada Corp.; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Ohio seeks an experienced Manufacturing Controls Engineer to drive equipment and automation strategies across manufacturing centers. You will develop process technologies aligned with long-term roadmaps, and write PLC logic for robust data collection and error-proofing.

Expect global travel and a collaborative, safety-focused environment. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing controls, experience with Siemens/Rockwell, Beckhoff, Cognex, and robotics, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing controls processes.
• Experience programming in Siemens and Rockwell.
• Low and high-volume production experience.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours to ensure key job responsibilities are accomplished.
• Beckhoff programming experience preferred.
• Experience integrating Cognex vision systems, DC torque tools, programming servos and robots preferred.
• HMI programming experience preferred.
• Robot experience ABB, Fanuc preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements equipment, automation, and facility strategies to support advanced process development in manufacturing centers.
• Leads development of process technologies for long-term product technology roadmaps.
• Initiates benchmarking to assess state-of-the-art manufacturing methods.
• Write and debug PLC logic for content, error-proofing, and data collection.
• Participates in advanced development of manufacturing processes for product deployment.
• Develop/maintain standard manufacturing/quality documentation for core processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support AMR launches at Dana facilities.
• Support customer program launch activity as required.
• Travel as necessary to support operations globally.
• Perform other assigned duties incidental to the occupation.

Skills

Statistical methods

Communication

Team work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Beckhoff

Cognex vision systems

HMI programming

ABB/Fanuc robotics

DC torque tools

Job description

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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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – 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 Purpose

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements equipment, automation, and facility strategies to support advanced process development in our manufacturing centers
• Leads the development of process technologies required to support long term product technology roadmaps in product and advanced engineering
• Initiates benchmarking activities to ensure Dana is assessing state of the art technology for all manufacturing methods and processes
• Write and debug PLC logic for proper content, error-proofing, and data collection function
• Participates in the advanced development of manufacturing processes for product deployment
• Develop/ maintain standard manufacturing / quality documentation for core processes
• Maintain and promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Support AMR launches at various Dana Facilities
• Support customer program launch activity as required
• Travel as necessary to support operations globally
• Perform other assigned duties incidental to the occupation

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology preferred
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Controls processes
• Experience programming in Siemens and Rockwell
• Low and high-volume production experience
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours to ensure that key job responsibilities are accomplished

Preferred:

• Experience programming in Beckhoff
• Experience integrating Cognex vision systems, DC torque tools, programming servos and robots
• HMI programming experience
• Robot experience ABB, Fanuc

Skills and Competencies

• Must understand statistics, as it relates to manufacturing and assembly processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

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.

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.