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Application Software Engineer

Company:
Dana Incorporated
Location:
Rivoli, Turin, 10098, Italy
Posted:
November 26, 2025
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Description:

Dana è un leader mondiale nella fornitura di tecnologie di tenuta, trasmissione e gestione termica di alta ingegneria che migliorano l'efficienza e le prestazioni dei veicoli con sistemi di trasmissione sia tradizionali sia ad energia alternativa. Al servizio di tre mercati principali: autovetture, autocarri industriali e attrezzature off-highway, Dana fornisce ai produttori di apparecchiature originali mondiali e all'aftermarket il supporto per prodotti e servizi locali attraverso una rete di circa 100 stabilimenti di progettazione, produzione e distribuzione.

Position summary

We are looking for an Application Software Engineer in Rivoli (TO). The candidate will support the development of application-level software for high performance passenger car applications. This role could be your next rewarding challenge, based in the Dana Rivoli plant, we offer a fast-paced, challenging and diverse role, focused on project delivery for the right candidate.

After an initial training in Dana Rivoli (IT) and Lindley (UK) plants, the candidate will support SW and Calibration Development activities for both Vehicle and Test rig, with the target of delivery electrified System for vehicles equipped with Dana powershifting transmissions.

The Application Software Engineer activities will be based on Rivoli Plant (IT), the candidate will report to Lead Engineer Application Software.

The Application SW Engineer can also be involved in "on-field" activities, such as cold/winter testing, hot/summer testing, and altitude testing.

Main opportunities and challenges:

Great opportunity to join Dana with following challenges and opportunities:

You will be identified as the primary interface for powertrain development (SW and HW), calibration (tuning) and vehicle validation activities between OEMs and Dana teams.

You will be involved in a high-tech Transmission development team.

You will work in a close relationship with TOP CAR OEMs, with remote or local activities (travels up to 1 week per month).

Main responsibilities

You will be part of an experienced and growing team, responsible for delivering application software for customer projects into electrified powertrains. With focus on understanding Transmission System drivability and vehicle integration issues, interfaces and transmission control, ideally Dual Clutch Transmissions.

Involved in project delivery being primary interface between OEM and Dana teams

Elicit and implement requirements from design to production

Support development activities to commission, debug and optimize electrified powershifting transmission systems

Involved in validation / verification / test programs for embedded systems to ensure designs are fit for purpose, including Functional Safety aspects

Progressive responsibility and hands-on experience with vehicle system architectures and control system applications

"On-field" activities, such as cold/winter testing, hot/summer testing, and altitude testing

Job position requirements

Education: University master’s degree - Mechatronic, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or a related field

Professional background

Minimum of 5 years (Senior) in engineering field related to software development and/or powertrain calibration

Experience with vehicle testing with ability to understand and solve drivability issues or customer complaints

Hard skills:

Essential:

Experience of algorithm design & implementation in model-based environment using Matlab/Simulink or Ascet-SD

Vehicle and/or test-rig based development experience

Vehicle and controller communication networks, e.g. CAN, CAN-FD, J1939, XCP

A good awareness of Functional Safety

Knowledge of the fundamentals of automated transmission and electrified powertrain control

Experience of transmission software delivery, testing and engineering sign-off.

Knowledge of calibration tools (ideally CANape)

Have a good understanding of the interface and interactions between electrical and mechanical systems

The ability to solve engineering problems using a structured, logical approach

Proficient in English and Italian.

Considered as a plus:

Previous experience of dual clutch transmissions

Good understanding of the interfaces and interactions of Mechatronics Systems

Calibration Tools: CANape

CAN protocol Tools: CANalyzer

Diagnostic protocol knowledge: UDS

Soft skills

Curiosity, Innovative, with a positive (can-do) attitude

Confident communicator who can build rapport quickly and influence at all levels across a Global organization

Sound analytical and organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively

Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity

“If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with your profile"

Siamo un'azienda che offre pari opportunità di lavoro (Equal Opportunity Employer) e non discriminiamo i dipendenti o i candidati in base a razza, colore, religione, sesso, età, origine, orientamento sessuale, identità di genere, stato di veterano, disabilità o qualsiasi altra categoria protetta a livello federale, statale o locale.

Curricula non richiesti da parte di recruiter terzi

Notare che secondo quanto previsto dalla politica di Dana, non accettiamo curricula non richiesti da parte di recruiter terzi a meno che tali recruiter non siano stati incaricati di fornire dei candidati per una specifica posizione. Qualsiasi agenzia per il lavoro, persona o ente che invierà un curriculum non richiesto, lo farà sapendo che Dana avrà il diritto ad assumere il candidato a sua discrezione senza dover alcun compenso all'agenzia per il lavoro, alla persona o all'ente che avrà inviato il cv.

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