Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck 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.

• Support engineers in developing, testing, and refining manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain production equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical or process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Record operational data such as cycle times, scrap rates, and machine performance.
• Analyze trends to support engineering decisions.
• Assist in inspections, audits, and validation of parts and processes to ensure compliance with automotive industry standards.
• Update and maintain process instructions, equipment logs, and technical reports to ensure accurate and current records.
• Troubleshoots assembly equipment, and component related faults and issues to reduce line downtime and scrap.
• Provides wall to wall technical supportto all assembly related equipment and processes including specialized test machines: dynamic backlash testers, function testers, and NVH equipment.
• Identify and fulfill engineering improvement projectsassociated with reoccurring equipment downtime, station cycle time improvements, assembly first time through issues - both proactive and reactive quality and safety concerns.
• Works in conjunction with maintenance and engineering to facilitate equipment/machine repairs.
• Support “Core Teams” and their initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as required.
• Assist Process Engineers with testing and development of new tooling to support product changes and program launches.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications – Components, Assemblies, Tooling.
• Follows change management procedure for process changes.
• Responsible for PLC and Fanuc robot technical support.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, Trade School, or Associate’s Degree
• Additional formal education in technical field will be encouraged to expand capabilities and to prepare for future opportunities within organization.
• 4+ years of experience
• Strong technical/troubleshooting ability and attention to detail.
• Experience with automation equipment and processes is a plus.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks required to simultaneously and deal with stressful situations.
• Must be a self-starterand able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to work overtime when needed to complete required tasks or provide support.
• Travel may be required (