Sr. Platform 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 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 Sr. Platform Development Engineer is responsible for leading the system level development of an ePropulsion product platform to be used as a starting point for customization for end customers. The emphasis is on developing a flexible baseline focused on meeting product targets defined in the product strategy by engaging with internal teams and suppliers for all required subsystems and components Job Duties and Responsibilities Platform Strategy - Support the product segment champion for ePropulsion in defining targets for continuous development and improvement of assigned product platform(s). Platform Execution - Execute platform development activities according to One Dana Product Development Platform Design Review Process. Responsible for delegating and delivering high quality work products focusing on maximizing reuse. - Develop reusable product platforms aligned to product strategy targets for the platform. - Work closely with the technology development engineering team to identify high value technologies and integrate them into product platforms. High value technologies are those which improve product reuse, performance, cost, and other metrics as defined in product strategy. Leadership - This is a relationship-based engineering role which provides overall platform direction to a cross functional technical team without direct reporting. Ability to direct, motivate, and mentor that team will be critical to success. - Support strong and independent business unit application engineering teams in the reuse of platforms in new applications with integration documentation and customer funded customization. Education and Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline; master's degree preferred - 7 years of powertrain engineering work (design, simulation, testing, calibration, software, or systems) - Advanced knowledge in systems integration, mechanical design, product validation. - Proficient knowledge of relationship-based leadership, full system modeling, systems architecture, functional safety, FEA/CFD simulation. - Basic knowledge of embedded product cybersecurity, embedded SW, electronic HW Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that 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 employment agency, person or entity. 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.