Dana Incorporated - Yorktown, IN
posted 3 months ago
Dana Yorktown, IN is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Applications Engineer. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and strategic support to the Dana SAC Sales team and customers, addressing inquiries related to all of Dana's industrial product lines and their proper applications. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external clients. The Applications Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring that customer specifications are met and that the products are applied correctly in various industrial settings. This position also involves some travel to meet with clients and stakeholders as necessary. In this role, the Applications Engineer will provide leadership for Dana's internal and external customers in all assigned tasks, while always upholding Dana's core values and policies. The engineer will be responsible for developing design proposals that meet customer specifications, certifications, and documentation requirements. This includes specification analysis, selection, estimating costs, and preparing quotations. The engineer will liaise with the Dana Global Industrial team when necessary to ensure that all aspects of the project are covered. The Applications Engineer will manage the entire project management process for complex applications and products, which may include external items from third-party suppliers such as motors, sensors, and specially designed components. The role also involves preparing and conducting technical presentations for both customers and internal Dana teams. The engineer will provide technical and tactical leadership, collaborating with various internal functions such as Program Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, and Engineering Management during the design, sourcing, application, and production phases. Additionally, the Applications Engineer will support the Quality and After-market team by providing technical problem-solving assistance to address issues quickly, both in the field and in-house. The engineer will work directly with Dana's Global Product Engineering team to develop and test new products as required to meet local North American market demands. This position also contributes to the development of Dana SAC's internal functions by highlighting critical issues, enabling corrective measures, and producing technical and training documentation, as well as leading internal courses as an instructor.