About the role

  • System Test Designer ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency in engineering testing at Dana. Involves comprehensive support for performance and functional testing with hands-on collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive support for engineering, performance and functional testing using dynamometer benches, thermal chambers for environmental testing, vibration tables for durability testing and broader testing capabilities.
  • End-to-end involvement in testing complex systems, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
  • Blending technical knowledge with operational oversight; not just execution, but also planning, analysis and resource distribution.
  • Review and approve test plans to ensure they meet standards for safety, feasibility, and objectives.
  • Develop test procedures and prepare test sequences (e.g., scripts or protocols for automated testing).
  • Assist assigned technicians in running test sequences—hands-on collaboration, not solo work.
  • Troubleshoot test environment issues (e.g., equipment malfunctions, setup errors).
  • Provide expertise to product owners for investigating product-related problems (e.g., failures in electronics or mechanics).
  • Maintain, improve, and ensure functionality of the test bench—includes ongoing upgrades and preventive maintenance.
  • Supervise all test cell activities: Leadership aspect, overseeing safety and compliance.
  • Real-time validation of results: Monitor execution to confirm proper performance, allowing for immediate adjustments.
  • Review test data for success verification—analyze outputs to confirm validity and completeness.
  • Write and review test reports: Document findings, insights, and recommendations clearly.
  • Support program teams on failures: Root cause analysis and resolution guidance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in engineering (electrical or mechanical preferred but flexible for those with practical backgrounds)
  • At least 5 years in testing complete embedded systems: Experience with integrated hardware-software setups is essential.
  • Hands-on with complex mechatronic systems, including at least some of: High-voltage (HV) & low-voltage (LV) electronics, rotating machines (e.g., motors), magnetism, software, hydraulics, and thermodynamics.
  • Lab equipment familiarity: Oscilloscope, multimeter, accelerometer, thermocouples & RTDs, flow meters, pressure transducers, etc.—standard tools for diagnostics and measurements.
  • Data acquisition software: Proficiency in for scripting and automation with tools such as LabView and TestStand.
  • Constant alignment of ongoing activities across different communication mediums: bench status logbook (Excel), test plan follower (Excel), project group chat (Teams), task management platform (JIRA)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

System Test Designer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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