Global Manufacturing Controls Engineer – PLC & Automation Lead

Dana Corp; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp. is a global leader in engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies for conventional and alternative-energy powertrains.

This role focuses on developing Dana's manufacturing controls architecture and approving equipment design for production lines, ensuring successful global capital equipment launches for automation programs. The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology and 10+ years in manufacturing controls, with experience in Siemens and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing controls processes.
• Experience programming in Siemens and Rockwell.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Implements equipment, automation, and facility strategies to support advanced process development in manufacturing centers.
• Leads development of process technologies to support long-term product 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 and customer programs as required.
• Travel as necessary to support operations globally.

Skills

Statistical knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology

10+ years experience in manufacturing controls

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Cognex vision systems

DC torque tools

Servo/Robot programming

HMI programming

ABB/Fanuc robots

Job description

Dana Corp. is a global leader in engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies for conventional and alternative-energy powertrains.

This role focuses on developing Dana's manufacturing controls architecture and approving equipment design for production lines, ensuring successful global capital equipment launches for automation programs. The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology and 10+ years in manufacturing controls, with experience in Siemens and