Engineering Co-Op - Summer

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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off
-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Dana Incorporated is seeking to fill 2026 Summer engineering co-op positions at their World Headquarters in Maumee, OH. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills by working alongside Dana's engineers in the completion of departmental oriented tasks/assignments.

• 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.
• Interface with the CAD department in order to create assembly prints.
• Assist in managing the building prototype parts that will be used for lab and vehicle testing.
• Oversee lab testing for product assemblies.
• Remain in constant contact with Dana’s customers to ensure superior customer service.

• Work with the Application Engineering department to develop new part designs as necessary to fit vehicle needs.
• Interface with manufacturing facilities to navigate production process challenges.
• Communicate with the CAD department in order to create component part prints.
• Oversee lab testing for component parts.
• Work with Dana’s purchasing team to determine suppliers who can best meet product needs.

• Paid co-op
• Opportunity for overtime depending on department
• Access to on-demand training & onsite technical education training sessions
• Potential visits to assembly & machining plants to learn about manufacturing processes & procedures
• Gain valuable work experience & work on diverse teams
• Opportunity for long term growth

Internship

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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