Senior Hardware Designer - Electric Motor Sensors

Job Purpose

Do you want to contribute to the development of transport electrification?
Dana TM4 develops and manufactures electric motors, generators, power electronics and control systems for the commercial , passenger, sports or leisure vehicle markets as well as for the maritime, rail and mining sectors . A member of the Dana group since 2018,

Dana TM4 now enjoys an enviable position in the market allowing it to reach its full commercial potential. Employing more than 535 experienced specialists worldwide, including more than 190 engineers, Dana TM4 takes pride in supporting its customers throughout the entire product development process; from the feasibility study to the production stage.

Are you autonomous, dynamic, rigorous, a team player and like to take up challenges? Join TM4.
We are looking for a talented and keen senior electronic hardware engineer. In this role he/she develops the hardware of speed and position sensors used in e-motors for electric vehicle applications (both automotive and industrial). He/she reports to EE Hardware Manager and will work closely with other R&D engineers and professionals to develop new technological products for DANA electrification programs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Your challenges:

• Design, develop and qualify speed and position sensors for being used in low-voltage electric motors.
• Study and learn about state-of-the-art electronics for electric motor sensors to advance the actual technology.
• Master the entire life cycle of motor sensing devices (specification, schematic and PCB design, industrialization and qualification).
• Work with external labs and consultants to assure compliance with relevant standards.
• Draft product validation and qualification plan.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers for best motor integration of sensors (i.e. EMC behavior, assembly, etc.).
• Support manufacturing engineering team to establish a sustainable production process.
• Follow samples prototyping, testing and analysis.
• Work closely with other company innovation centers to stay aligned and current with the latest.
• Deliver project work products such as technical specifications, test plan, reports.

Your strengths :

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other equivalent field ;
• Previous experience (5 year/s) in electronic hardware
• Deep knowledge of electronics analog and digital.
• Experience with design, development, and qualification of electronic hardware.
• Functional knowledge of electronic components (i.e., datasheets and characteristics).
• Awareness of dynamic behaviour of electronic components used for speed/position sensing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Ability to deal with Altium Designer as eCAD
• Experience in eBOM management with PLM (Teamcenter preferred)
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Ability to travel to the production plant (Chakan, India) when required

Considered as an asset:

• Experience in modelling and simulation of electronic components and circuits.
• Knowledge of DFMEA principles and ability to contribute in such an analysis
• Background in development of sensors and actuators.
• Knowledge about firmware development and programming with PIC MCUs (MPLAB IDE).
• Experience with Arduino HW and SW (IDE) for End-of-Line programming and testing

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and think forward.
• Able to work focused on targets, taking responsibility able to drive project results.
• Able to work independently and cooperatively with a largely diverse cross functional group and international multi-cultural environment.
• Strong Teamwork approach and organizations and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving ability.
• Straightforward and effective communication.