Automation & Equipment Technician – Manufacturing

Dana Corp; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking an Engineering Technician to support manufacturing operations by assisting engineers in design, development, testing, and implementation of production processes and equipment.

The role involves hands-on tasks such as equipment setup, data collection, and process validation, serving as a bridge between engineering and production to drive continuous improvement in safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in engineering technician roles.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and attention to detail.
• Experience with automation equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime and travel (<5%).

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in developing, testing, and refining manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain production equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical or process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Record operational data such as cycle times, scrap rates, and machine performance.
• Analyze trends to support engineering decisions.
• Assist in inspections, audits, and validation of parts and processes to ensure compliance with automotive industry standards.
• Update and maintain process instructions, equipment logs, and technical reports to ensure accurate and current records.
• Troubleshoots assembly equipment, and component related faults and issues to reduce line downtime and scrap.
• Provides wall to wall technical supportto all assembly related equipment and processes including specialized test machines: dynamic backlash testers, function testers, and NVH equipment.
• Identify and fulfill engineering improvement projectsassociated with reoccurring equipment downtime, station cycle time improvements, assembly first time through issues - both proactive and reactive quality and safety concerns.
• Works in conjunction with maintenance and engineering tofacilitate equipment/machine repairs.
• Support "Core Teams" and their initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as required.
• Assist Process Engineers with testing and development of new tooling to support product changes and program launches.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications - Components, Assemblies, Tooling.
• Follows change management procedure for process changes.
• Responsible for PLC and Fanuc robot technical support.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Manufacturing equipment

Root cause analysis

Data recording

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/Trade School/Associate's Degree

Tools

PLC

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Dana Corp is seeking an Engineering Technician to support manufacturing operations by assisting engineers in design, development, testing, and implementation of production processes and equipment.

The role involves hands-on tasks such as equipment setup, data collection, and process validation, serving as a bridge between engineering and production to drive continuous improvement in safety and quality.