Engineering Co-op: Hands-on Labs & Prototyping

Dana Corp; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid co-op

Overtime potential

Onsite training & education

Plant visits & manufacturing insights

Diverse teams & collaboration

Long-term growth

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking 2026 Fall engineering co-ops at its World Headquarters in Maumee, OH. You will work with engineers across Benchmark, Gear, Materials, Test, Samples, Applications Engineering, Product Engineering and NVH labs to gain hands-on experience.

Posting emphasizes learning through real assignments, exposure to manufacturing processes, and potential for long-term growth within the company. This paid co-op offers structured training and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Teardown competitor products for analysis.
• Document components with photos and create photoprints.
• Analyze findings and prepare teardown analysis reports.
• Operate gear production equipment and perform tooling change overs.
• Collect data and analyze gear dimensions to make necessary machine adjustments.
• Opportunity to learn about gear production.
• Prepare samples for testing (section, mount, polish) and etching solutions.
• Plan and perform testing and material analysis on test samples.
• Evaluate and interpret test results. Prepare test reports.
• Assist engineers with testing and development of Dana products and processes.
• Assemble, test, and analyze specified products to meet various customer performance requirements.
• Perform process development/documentation of safe manufacturing work instructions.
• Assist in the building of prototype axle and driveshaft assemblies.
• Review and create safety documentation.
• Assist in implementation of 5S methodology.
• Analyze vehicle requirements to best determine the correct product for a vehicle application.
• Work with the Product Engineering department to develop new part designs as necessary to fit vehicle needs.
• Assist in managing the building prototype parts that will be used for lab and vehicle testing.
• Oversee lab testing for product assemblies.
• Support engineers in the NVH lab with vehicle instrumentation, bench testing setup, and vehicle part swapping.
• Perform NVH testing and analysis to support all customer programs which may include vehicle testing, subjective analysis of noise/vibration quality, objective data analysis of noise/vibration, frequency analysis, order analysis/order tracking, and modal analysis.
• Conduct noise and vibrations measurement and analysis on driveline components and systems

Job description

Dana Incorporated is seeking 2026 Fall engineering co-ops at its World Headquarters in Maumee, OH. You will work with engineers across Benchmark, Gear, Materials, Test, Samples, Applications Engineering, Product Engineering and NVH labs to gain hands-on experience.

Posting emphasizes learning through real assignments, exposure to manufacturing processes, and potential for long-term growth within the company. This paid co-op offers structured training and collaboration with cross-functional teams.