Advanced System & Development Engineer

Advanced System & Development Engineer

Dana Incorporated – Join our team as an Advanced System & Development Engineer. 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 passenger vehicle, commercial truck and off‑highway markets, Dana delivers product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Assist in the design and development of mechanical and electrified driveline technologies. Responsibilities include supporting initial design and CAD for technology concepts, leading final design for Proof of Concept (PoC) builds, developing virtual models to predict performance to KPIs, and correlating virtual models to PoC bench test data. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

This position does not sponsor visas.

• Concept Development: Lead requirements generation, design, and development of new and innovative driveline technologies from idea to PoC with emphasis on electrified product portfolio, including both mechanical and supporting electrical systems (gearbox, mechatronics/actuators).
• Technical Development Process (TDP): Follow Dana’s TDP to meet project goals, including budget, timing, and quality of deliverables for identified projects.
• Virtual CAE Modeling: Perform virtual CAE modeling assessments of key KPIs, refine and correlate model to test data collected by other engineers.
• Platform Integration: Interface with platform and product teams for integration of developed technologies toward production solutions.
• Concept CAD
  
  Activities:
  
  Lead concept CAD activities for proposed projects.
• Bill of Materials: Generate supporting BOM for each technology.
• Proof of Concept Modifications: Assist in design modifications to PoC components as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in related discipline (designing electro‑mechanical systems, thermal systems).
• Experience in mechatronics systems (gear, actuator, fluid management, etc.).
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and analytical ability.
• “Out of the box” thinker for novel solutions.
• Proficiency in Matlab 1D simulation (Simulink – Simscape).
• Proficiency in NX and Team Center Systems Engineering.
• GD&T proficiency in mechanical and electro‑mechanical parts.
• Ability to perform prior art / literature searches for concept development.
• Experience with requirements‑management tools such as Polarion, JIRA (a plus).
• CFD modeling experience (a plus).
• Romax / Kissoft experience (a plus).
• Excellent writing, verbal, and presentation skills – able to present at CTO level as required.
• Must be a self‑directed and motivated individual, organized and able to accept multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and have good communication skills.

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.

As per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. 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 agency.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.