Senior Mechatronic Test Engineer Lab Automation Lead

Dana Incorporated; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a senior Mechatronics/Lab Engineer to support and lead the operation, testing, and validation of driveline components in our lab. You will design test plans, run data acquisition, analyze results, and collaborate with Design, Controls, Software, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program teams to drive robust product validation.

The role requires hands-on expertise with LabVIEW, MATLAB, CAN tools, and environmental/test equipment, plus strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience in product validation or laboratory testing.
• Experience with automotive driveline or related testing preferred.
• Proficiency with LabVIEW, MATLAB, CANalyzer, CANoe, and automated data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support setup, operation, and troubleshooting of laboratory test equipment for driveline components and assemblies.
• Develop and execute test plans, DVP&R activities, procedures, instrumentation strategies, data collection methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automated test sequences and data acquisition systems using LabVIEW and MATLAB.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot CAN networks and test interfaces using CANalyzer, CANoe, and related tools.
• Integrate and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, electric motors, motor drives, PLCs, and control systems.
• Prepare concise and accurate test reports and communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Skills

LabVIEW

MATLAB

CAN communications

Electromechanical systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or related

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Dana Incorporated is seeking a senior Mechatronics/Lab Engineer to support and lead the operation, testing, and validation of driveline components in our lab. You will design test plans, run data acquisition, analyze results, and collaborate with Design, Controls, Software, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program teams to drive robust product validation.

The role requires hands-on expertise with LabVIEW, MATLAB, CAN tools, and environmental/test equipment, plus strong leadership and communication