Senior Materials Engineer

Dana Incorporated’s Light Vehicle Thermal Division designs and manufactures powertrain-agnostic, advanced thermal management solutions for the rapidly evolving mobility landscape. We are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead the design, development, and autonomous launch of refrigerant-based heat exchangers for next‑generation automotive heat pump systems. Our Materials Engineering group also has an opening for a Senior Materials Engineer at our R&D Center in Oakville, Ontario.

Reporting to the Manager, Materials & Joining Technology Research, this position will be based in our Oakville R&D center.

• Interpretation of materials characterization results for new products, materials research & development projects in the field of aluminum and copper alloys and selection/validation of new materials.
• Lead the experimental development as well as validate and implement the process specifications, quality conformance, and root cause analysis of electro‑plating technologies.
• Develop and validate procedures to analyze metal-to-metal bonding strength, durability, and corrosion performance based on plant/customer requirements.
• Assist in leading projects with close monitoring of laboratory experiments/trials, data and report compilation including, but not limited to, tensile, lap shear, fatigue, and hardness measurement techniques.
• Develop and review test records/documents for internal and external distribution, conformance report for the automotive heat exchanger corrosion and coolant compatibility performance according to industrial specifications.
• Effectively present information/results to managers, product engineers and address internal and external customer requirements.
• Design experiments for root cause analysis, propose corrective actions, and transform the test results into presentable investigation reports.
• Proactively contribute to problem‑solving and brainstorming sessions and propose innovative solutions.
• Effectively communicate with laboratory technologists/associates in accordance with Dana health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support product engineering including cold plates and PECs, contingent upon materials engineering workload and the urgency of demands.

• Minimum post‑secondary education in Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.).
• Minimum 3–5 years of prior experience in engineering roles, preferably in automotive‑related industries.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and electrochemical testing procedures, standards, and specifications.
• P.Eng or eligibility for professional engineering licensing.
• Experience with metal joining technologies, particularly copper‑based systems, is an asset.
• Project management ability, strong communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• Understanding of furnace brazing, joining/welding principles, and thermal management fundamentals is considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills and profound understanding of DOE, failure mechanisms, and joint analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated skills for presenting to technical groups, proficient understanding of engineering drawings, technical/material specifications, and ability to create fast feedback loops to confirm understanding.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and facilitation skills. Proactive forward thinking in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and ability to multi‑task effectively on projects and assignments.
• Prior experience with machinery and processes in the automotive industry. Understanding automotive health/safety requirements and manufacturing standards.
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written English, excellent interpersonal skills, and a team‑player who is flexible and creative in problem solving various challenges.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.

• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Work with cutting‑edge quality systems and improvement methodologies.
• Be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team.

The expected annual base salary range for this role is…