Off-Shift Engineering Technician

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 Purpose

This position will support the off-shift on either 2nd or 3rd*

Dana Corporation is seeking to fill the position of Engineering Technician in our Toledo, Ohio plant. This position will be responsible for providing engineering support to meet operational needs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

This includes the implementation of new manufacturing processes and continuous improvement of current processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots assembly equipment, and component related faults and issues to reduce line downtime and scrap.
• Provides wall to wall technical support to all assembly related equipment and processes including specialized test machines : dynamic backlash testers, function testers, and NVH equipment.
• Identify and fulfill engineering improvement projects associated 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.
• Work daily within a cross functional team (Engineering, Quality, Materials, Operations, Program Management) to achieve plant goals and accomplish day to day tasks.
• Assist Process Engineers with testing and development of new tooling to support product changes and program launches.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications Components, Assemblies, Tooling.
• Support and execution of Dana Operating System (DOS) Objectives.
• Follows change management procedure for process changes.
• Responsible for PLC and Fanuc robot technical support.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• 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-starter and 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 (

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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Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.