Sr. Controls Engineer - Automation

Dana Incorporated•Farmington Hills, MI

About The Position

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. Job PurposeThis role will help develop Dana’s manufacturing controls architecture, approve the design and type of equipment used in production lines, and help support Dana’s global manufacturing strategy. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure the successful launch of capital equipment globally for Dana’s new automation and program launches.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology preferred
7+ years of experience in manufacturing Controls processes
Experience programming in Siemens and Rockwell
Must understand statistics, as it relates to manufacturing and assembly processes
Low and high-volume production experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management skills
Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment
Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Willingness to work extended or irregular hours to ensure that key job responsibilities are accomplished

Nice To Haves

Experience programming in Beckhoff
Experience integrating Cognex vision systems, DC torque tools, programming servos and robots
HMI programming experience
Robot experience ABB, Fanuc

Responsibilities

Implements equipment, automation, and facility strategies to support advanced process development in our manufacturing centers
Leads the development of process technologies required to support long term product technology roadmaps in product and advanced engineering
Initiates benchmarking activities to ensure Dana is assessing state of the art technology for all manufacturing methods and processes
Write and debug PLC logic for proper content, error-proofing, and data collection function
Participates in the advanced development of manufacturing processes for product deployment
Develop/ maintain standard manufacturing / quality documentation for core processes
Maintain and promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Support AMR launches at various Dana Facilities
Support customer program launch activity as required
Travel as necessary to support operations globally
Perform other assigned duties incidental to the occupation