Senior Product Engineer

Lafayette, IN, US, 47903

Requisition: 56681

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

Under supervision of Manager of Spicer Torque-Hub Engineering, the Senior Product Engineer performs diversified design and research in areas of future product development for Dana, including but not limited to new mechanical drive systems designs, hydrostatic transmissions for mobile use, electric drive systems for mobile use, hydraulic motor and pump design, application of integral final drives, system optimizations, supporting new and existing gearbox designs, and new manufacturing and assembly methodologies.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Interpret customer technical specifications and use them to correctly design complete gearbox systems including but not limited to hydrostatic drives, axial piston designs and hydraulic motors to meet Dana design practices and Dana/customer performance requirements.
• Design of planetary and parallel axis gearboxes and the components thereof (gears, housing, shafts, etc.).
• Properly size and select hardware items such as but not limited to bearings, bushings, seals, O-rings, bolts, friction disks, retaining rings, washers, brakes, clutches and electric motors used in complete gearbox systems or sub-assemblies.
• Provide technical support to purchasing, manufacturing plants, assembly plants, and other engineering departments during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production.
• Author and/or review DFMEAs and DVP&Rs and as well as participate in APQP and review part deviations and PPAPs.
• Perform benchmarking and competitive performance analyses. Develop and implement VAVE cost savings projects.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field with 7+ years of experience in mechanical drive system design including emphasis on fluid power.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience in mechanical drive system design including emphasis on fluid power or electric drive systems.
• 3+ years of experience within the automotive, commercial vehicle, marine, or off-highway industries is not required but preferred.
• Strong understanding how hydrostatic and electrically driven drivetrains operate, and familiarity with all of the components within including but not limited to:
• Hydraulic pumps, motors, valves
• Spring applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brakes
• Spring applied, electrically released (SAER) brakes
• Electric motors (DC, AC induction, IPM, SRIPM and others), both high and low voltage
• Parametric modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred), GD&T, understanding of failure modes of gearboxes.
• Successful record of VAVE engineering in the life cycle of a product.
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong organization, team building, problem solving, planning, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing and able to work extra hours as necessary to complete assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed based on business needs. Typical travel requirements are less than 10% and while mostly domestic, some international travel maybe 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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