Engineering Co-Op - Spring 2027

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Department Overviews
• Gear Lab
• Operate gear production equipment and perform tooling change overs.
• Collect data and analyze gear dimensions to make necessary machine adjustments.
• Opportunity to learn about gear production.
• Materials Lab
• Prepare samples for testing (section, mount, polish) and etching solutions.
• Plan and perform testing and material analysis on test samples.
• Evaluate and interpret test results.
• Prepare test reports.
• Test Lab
• Assemble, test, and analyze specified products to meet various customer performance requirements.
• Aid engineers with testing and development of Dana products and processes.
• Perform process development/documentation of safe manufacturing work instructions.
• Samples Department
• Build prototype axles and driveshafts that are used for lab and vehicle testing.
• Aid in the creation of safety documentation.
• Assist in implementing 5S methodology.
• Applications Engineering
• Analyze vehicle requirements to best determine the correct product for a vehicle application.
• Work with the Product Engineering department to develop new part designs as necessary to fit vehicle needs.
• Interface with the CAD department in order to create assembly prints.
• Avoidance of oversight of lab testing for product assemblies.
• Remain in constant contact with Dana’s customers to ensure superior customer service.
• Product Engineering
• Work with the Application Engineering department to develop new part designs as necessary to fit vehicle needs.
• Interface with manufacturing facilities to navigate production process challenges.
• Communicate with the CAD department in order to create component part prints.
• Oversee lab testing for component parts.
• Work with Dana’s purchasing team to determine suppliers who can best meet product needs.

Benefits

• Paid co-op Opportunity for overtime depending on department
• Access to on-demand training & onsite technical education training sessions
• Potential visits to assembly & machining plants to learn about manufacturing processes & procedures
• Gain valuable work experience & work on diverse teams
• Opportunity for long term growth