Lead Network Engineer

Job PurposeDana Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep experience supporting industrial manufacturing networks and Automated Mobile Robot (AMR) environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and scalability of Dana’s global network infrastructure, with a primary focus on enabling and supporting the AMR program across manufacturing facilities.The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, hands‑on experience with industrial wireless networks, and a proven ability to support real‑time, production‑critical systems.Job Duties And ResponsibilitiesAMR & Industrial Network SupportProvide hands‑on network engineering support for AMR deployments, including network readiness validation, site surveys, troubleshooting, and post‑deployment operational support.Ensure reliable, low‑latency, and resilient wired and wireless connectivity to support AMR fleet operations in manufacturing and warehouse environments.Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Controls, Automation, and AMR vendors during deployment, commissioning, and steady‑state support.Network Infrastructure & SecurityPerform lifecycle management and operational support of:Cisco LAN and WAN environmentsCisco Nexus data center infrastructureAs applicable, deploy, configure, and support Palo Alto Networks technologiesProvide operational security support including network visibility, threat monitoring, and incident response.Participate in on‑call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve network incidents and performance issues.Network Transformation EnablementSupport network transformation initiatives—including SD‑WAN, segmentation, wireless upgrades, and device lifecycle refreshes—that are critical dependencies for AMR deployments.Implement and support network segmentation and OT/IT separation aligned with cybersecurity and manufacturing requirements.Coordinate with Global IT teams to ensure consistent standards, configurations, and support models.Wireless EngineeringDesign, deploy, tune, and support enterprise and industrial wireless networks in manufacturing environments.Troubleshoot roaming behavior, RF interference, coverage gaps, and performance issues impacting AMR operations.Participate in wireless site surveys and remediation activities as required.Education And QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant experience7-10+ years of network engineering experience5+ years of firewall and network security experienceCurrent Cisco and Palo Alto certifications preferredExcellent problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a global IT organizationStrong sense of urgency and ownership in production‑impacting scenariosWork Location & TravelOn‑site position, based in Maumee, OH or Novi, MIAbility to travel to manufacturing sites to support AMR and network implementation activitiesLanguage RequirementsMust speak, read, and write English fluentlySkills and CompetenciesTechnical Skills & ExperienceAdvanced knowledge of routing and switching technologies including:OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRPARP, QoSStrong experience with Cisco switching, routing, and wireless platformsStrong experience with Palo Alto firewall technologiesWorking knowledge of cloud networking concepts (Azure, Oracle OCI preferred)Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi‑layer network and security issuesExperience operating in manufacturing or OT environments with high availability requirements