Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

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 two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck 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 The Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations by assisting engineers in the design, development, testing, and implementation of production processes and equipment. This role performs hands-on technical tasks such as equipment setup, troubleshooting, data collection, and process validation to ensure optimal performance and product quality. The Engineering Technician plays a critical role in bridging the gap between engineering and production, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Job Duties and Responsibilities - Support engineers in developing, testing, and refining manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. - Set up, calibrate, and maintain production equipment. - Identify and resolve mechanical or process-related issues to minimize downtime. - Record operational data such as cycle times, scrap rates, and machine performance. - Analyze trends to support engineering decisions. - Assist in inspections, audits, and validation of parts and processes to ensure compliance with automotive industry standards. - Update and maintain process instructions, equipment logs, and technical reports to ensure accurate and current records. - Troubleshoots assembly equipment, and component related faults and issues to reduce line downtime and scrap. - Provides wall to wall technical supportto all assembly related equipment and processes including specialized test machines: dynamic backlash testers, function testers, and NVH equipment. - Identify and fulfill engineering improvement projectsassociated 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 tofacilitate equipment/machine repairs. - Support "Core Teams" and their initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as required. - Assist Process Engineers with testing and development of new tooling to support product changes and program launches. - Interpret blueprints and specifications - Components, Assemblies, Tooling. - Follows change management procedure for process changes. - Responsible for PLC and Fanuc robot technical support. - Performs all other duties as assigned. Education and Qualifications - High School Diploma, Trade School, or Associate's Degree - Additional formal education in technical field will be encouraged to expand capabilities and to prepare for future opportunities within organization. - 4+ years of experience - Strong technical/troubleshooting abilityand 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-starterand 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 (<5%). Skills Strong understanding of me