Product Engineer
Oakville, ON, CA, L6K 3E4
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.
Dana Canada Corporation’s Power Technologies Group has an immediate opening for a Product Engineer in our Battery Cooling group focusing on the design and development of products and technologies for the thermal management of electrified vehicles at our R&D facility at 656 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON.
Reporting to one of our Product Development Engineering Managers, the successful applicant’s principal responsibilities include:
- Evaluating technology trends to align Dana development with changes in the automotive market
- Interacting with customers to develop thermal management solutions specific to their applications
- Evaluating customer specifications to develop and size battery coolers
- Coordinating with internal teams to design heat exchangers and manufacturing processes, including CAD approvals and verification of dimensions & tolerances
- Utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for product development
- Developing test procedures, maintaining test plans (DVP&R) and leading design analyses (FMEA)
- Liaising with the CAE team for simulation and the laboratories for life testing
- Managing large prototype builds, including sourcing of components and verification of parts
- Aiding manufacturing, production, purchasing and sales teams in product costing
- Supporting production launches of power electronics coolers in North America, Europe and Asia
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in Automotive Industry with focus on design/testing related to Electrification is an asset
- Eligibility for P.Eng. registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario
- Formal organizational skills along with demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
- Well rounded background and a desire to follow technology development trends
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is an asset
- Working knowledge of Quality, Safety and Environmental standards (IATF16949 & ISO14001)
- Proficiency in English required, additional languages (German, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin) are an asset
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