Engineering Co-op - Summer 2026

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect data and analyze gear dimensions to make necessary machine adjustments
• 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
• Aid engineers with testing and development of Dana products and processes
• Assist in assembling, testing, and analyzing specified products to meet various customer performance requirements
• Perform process development/documentation of safe manufacturing work instructions
• Aid in building prototype axle and driveshaft assemblies
• Review and create safety documentation
• Aid in implementing 5S methodology
• 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
• Assist in managing the building of prototype parts that will be used for lab and vehicle testing
• Oversee lab testing for product assemblies
• Remain in constant contact with Dana’s customers to ensure superior customer service
• Develop new part designs as necessary to fit vehicle needs
• Interface with manufacturing facilities to navigate production process challenges
• Create component part prints
• Oversee lab testing for component parts
• Communicate with Dana’s purchasing team to determine suppliers who can best meet product needs

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Engineering program
• Proven work experience (not necessarily technical work experience)
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills to permit effective interaction with all levels of Dana and external customers
• Self-directed and motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and accepts responsibility

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

Education

• Enrollment in a Engineering program
• Proven work experience (not necessarily technical work experience)
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills to permit effective interaction with all levels of Dana and external customers
• Self-directed and motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and accepts responsibility