Lead Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC/Robotics

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

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