Controls Engineer

Dana Incorporated; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a dedicated automation specialist to design, develop, and support plant automation and control systems across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on driving safe, efficient, and reliable production while leading cross-functional teams on multiple automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Rockwell PLCs, Fanuc and ABB robot programming, and a proven track record of process improvement and safety compliance in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Rockwell PLC troubleshooting.
• Fanuc and ABB robot programming knowledge.
• Self-starter with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional growth.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain detail oriented.
• Willingness to work off shifts and weekends as needed.
• Process-improvement oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team on automation and controls projects.
• Program Rockwell PLCs, Fanuc robots and related equipment for launches and improvements.
• Support operations through troubleshooting and line recovery.
• Implement quality improvements with error proofing and vision systems.
• Lead machine guarding initiatives and safety improvements.
• Maintain safe and compliant work environment by following standards and procedures.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Strong communication

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Process-improvement oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Fanuc robot programming

ABB robot programming

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 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

Design, develop, and support plant automation and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and equipment performance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead cross functional team (maintenance, process engineering, operations, etc) on automation and controls-related projects.
• Program Rockwell PLC’s, Fanuc robots and related equipment to support new launches and process improvements.
• Support operations and maintenance through troubleshooting and assist in assembly line / manufacturing cell recovery.
• Implement quality improvement projects through error proofing, interlocks and vision system (Cognex and Fanuc IR Vision) integration.
• Lead machine guarding initiatives and safety improvements.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Follows company policies, standards and specifications

Education and Qualifications

1. Bachelors of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree with a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience.

2. Strong understanding of machine tending production processes.

3. PLC troubleshooting knowledge (Rockwell), Fanuc and ABB robot programming knowledge.

4. Must be a self-starter and possess initiative and able to work with limited supervision.

5. Must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

6. Continue professional growth and knowledge through ongoing training and education.

7. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people.

8. Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business problems in dealing with complex machines and process problems. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

9. Should have excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deal with stressful situations.

10. Contributes to building a positive team spirit and displays a great attitude.

11. Be available to work off shifts & weekends when needed to complete projects and support the assembly process.

12. Process – improvement oriented.

Skills and Competencies

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.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.