Performance Test Technician

Job Purpose

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 Duties and Responsibilities

PURPOSE:

As a Performance Test Technician, you will be responsible for operating a dynamometer test cell. This includes the mechanical setup of the bench, test cell commissioning, test execution and reporting. You will be involved in the execution of a variety of test scopes including engineering, software, performance, and functional testing. You will play an active role in the validation of Dana TM4 electric motor systems for the electric vehicles (EVs) of tomorrow.

Dana TM4 is searching for performance test technicians for multiple positions on the following shifts:

• Evening; from Monday to Thursday from 14:00 to Midnight
• Weekend; from Friday to Sunday from 6:30 to 18:30

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform validation tests on electric motor systems such as electric motors, inverters, battery chargers and vehicle controllers.
• Prepare test bench setups including fixtures, installation of equipment under test and installation of instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and torque meters.
• Execute tests according to the test plan.
• Draft test reports to present results.
• Identify and find technical solutions for problems encountered during testing.
• Maintain technical documentation up to date.
• Maintain 5S in the test cell

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Example:

• Attestation of College Studies (AEC) in electric vehicles or Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in electrical/electronics engineering
• 2 to 5 years of experience as an electronics technician, machine operator or test technician
• Essential: knowledge of laboratory equipment: oscilloscope, multimeters, accelerometers, etc.
• Knowledge of dynamometer testing
• Autonomy and resourcefulness
• Proactivity and solution-oriented mindset
• Team player
• Functional English