Advanced Development Engineer

Job Purpose Job Duties and Responsibilities

Proof of Concept (PoC) Development:

• Identifying key KPIs to test in advanced laboratory environment for select advanced technologies
• Ability to support design of initial test fixturing in CAD programs such as NX
• Ability to work with suppliers using release drawings for test fixturing procurement
• Assist in assembly and setup of bench tests for development of advanced technologies
• Perform wiring on test setups for controls and instrumentation
• Support PoC test article builds
• Rework and modify proof of concept (PoC) components as required
• Write test preparations/procedures and perform test data collection and analysis
• Provide concise reporting of test analysis learnings, next steps and recommendations

Project Management – Advanced Technology Projects

• Ensure technology development lead engineers follow Dana’s Technology Development Process (TDP 3.0)
• Manage tracking of all active technology development projects at Dana through Knowledge Database tracking tools
• Schedule and manage agenda for recurring Technology Council reviews
• Manage maturity levels of concept ideas at Dana for review at Technology Council
• Manage alignment of technology development activities to business needs, customer targets, and platform development initiatives
• Document lessons learned and update One Dana procedures as applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years experience in related discipline
• CAD experience (NX)
• Experience in developing lab tests to support demonstration of status to KPIs
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and analytical ability.
• Instrumentation and electronics wiring experience a plus
• Experience with requirements mgt. tools such Polarion, JIRA a plus.
• Instrumentation experience preferred
• Laboratory data processing tools experience
• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent writing, verbal, and presentation skills – able to present at Chief Technology Officer (CTO) level as required
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is organized and able to accept multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and have good communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of performing duties with limited supervision.

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.

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Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.