Advanced Engineering Manager

Job summary

Lead a team of engineers through the development of high voltage motor and inverter technologies from concept to proof of concept. Manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure technology alignment with Dana's e-Propulsion platform goals.

Job details

Job Purpose Dana is searching for a skilled and motivated candidate in the area of Manager, Advanced Engineering to support the development of high voltage motor and inverter technologies in support of Dana’s upcoming e-Propulsion platform hardware portfolio. This work involves developing key technologies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and performance, reduce packaging volume while simultaneously reducing implementation time to market. Potential candidates with a background and interest in the following fields are encouraged to apply.Job Duties and Responsibilities Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead a team of engineers and subject matter experts from initial concept creation through proof of concept (PoC) testing to implementation of technology on Dana’s next e-Propulsion platforms • Interface with product planning, sales, purchasing and engineering organizations to align on technology roadmap • Provide final engineering approval amongst competing technology needs to concept down selection towards PoC development • Deep understanding of virtual and physical loadcases required to support all attribute targets of technologies explored • Manage virtual engineering needs and software in CAE and CFD supporting technology development • Manage smaller test bench assets and test articles to achieve key data validation on technologies • Plan and manage staff resources, capital and operational budgets needed to deliver technologies on-time • Contribute to site management and collaborate closely with other site managers for prototyping and test completion • Manage grants, subsidies, or other funds that support technology development projects regionally • Lead project timelines to ensure clear communication of deliverables to upper management • Manage activity of engineering service providers, component suppliers, etc. engaged to support development efforts • Manage relevant university and collaborative partner projects to ensure on-time completion towards Dana’s technology goals • Lead engineering team to follow Dana’s Technology Development Plan (TDP) cadence and reporting structure • Identify competitive benchmarking needs and work in partnership with benchmarking organization to collect needed data • Report semi-monthly to executive leadership on progress of technology development activities • Champion symposium sessions to share learnings to cross-functional teams • Attend and present at industry conferences on Dana’s behalf to showcase technology development • Manage IP and promote IP protection and generation within the team Education and Qualifications Requirements: • Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering (or related discipline). • 10+ years experience in detailed design of high voltage electric traction motor and inverter components and sub-systems • 3+ years experience directly managing a team of engineers • 3+ years of program management experience balancing parallel, complex tasks • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams a plus • Strong understanding of inverter and motor components, electromagnetics, traction motor topologies • Ability to manage maturing projects while also supporting early concept ideas simultaneously • Working level knowledge of subsystem/component manufacturing/assembly methods • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of deliverables and lead resolution of issues • Ability to adapt to change and pivot project selection, scope and timing as determined by business needs • Active relationships with universities, consortiums, or industry partners a plus • System level experience integrating technology components to realize system performance, efficiency gains a plus • Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is organized and able to accept multiple tasks and responsibilities • Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner. • Excellent written verbal, presentation, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to engage with crossfunctional teams on a daily basis • Ability to work on-site a minimum of (4) days per week • Limited travel both domestically and internationally • Preference to communicate in both French and English languagesSkills and Competencies

What you’ll do

Lead a team of engineers through the development of high voltage motor and inverter technologies from concept to proof of concept. Manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure technology alignment with Dana's e-Propulsion platform goals.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering with over 10 years of experience in high voltage electric traction motor and inverter design. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, program management experience, and the ability to work on-site at least four days per week.

Listed skills

• Data Validation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• High voltage motor technology
• Inverter technology
• E-propulsion platform
• Project management
• Team leadership
• CAE
• CFD
• Data validation
• Budget management
• Technology roadmap
• Electromagnetics
• Traction motor topologies
• IP protection
• Benchmarking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic planning
• Proof Of Concept (POC) Development
• Market Potential
• Project Selection
• Professionalism
• Self-Discipline
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Planning
• Budgeting
• Management
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Data Validation
• Engineering Design Process
• High Voltage
• Electromagnetism
• Sales
• Packaging And Labeling
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Presentations
• Product Planning
• Technology Roadmaps
• Program Management
• Prototyping
• Purchasing
• Research And Development
• Timelines
• Topology
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Competitive Analysis
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Energy
• Advanced Services Engineer
• Engineering Manager (General)
• Manufacturing Managers
• Architectural and Engineering Managers