Application Engineer - Revamp

Desired Attributes

• Can examine and provide solutions for problems with customer existing equipment
• Enjoy technical/mechanical/electrical problem solving
• Understand Engineered solutions for existing products
• Able to develop cost estimates and provide foundational reasoning, with accuracy
• Can work well under pressure and in Team environments
• Driven towards personal development and improvement

We provide Air Pollution Control solutions to our customers. We organize and focus ourselves on our customer's industries and applications. We work with these customers to help maintain the longevity and reliability of this equipment throughout its lifetime.

• Dürr provides value-added solutions to our customers. We pride ourselves on the thoroughness of our pre-sale consultation and solution development, the quality and longevity of our equipment, and our best-in-class service from initial customer inquiry through the life of the equipment.
• We seek long-term partnerships with customers that value our approach.

• Review customer RFQs and assure compliance with requirements, specifications and clearly identify exceptions to be taken.
• Clearly define the scope of work and develop associated cost estimates.
• Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for compliance with specifications and completeness of scope
• Work with Sales team to communicate with the Customer both directly and indirectly
• Drive product improvement and standardization of designs.

The ideal candidate for this role has a mechanical and electrical aptitude and is comfortable problem-solving issues on industrial equipment. The successful candidate will be capable of translating those into proposals for customers as well as communicating them with the Operations team for project execution.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is preferred but not required
• Experience in Engineering, Application Engineering a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of process equipment design
• Ability to understand fabrication and field installation criteria and the ability to develop preliminary scopes of work for outside pricing activities
• Ability to create and maintain project schedules
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Able to effectively interface with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Occasional travel may be required with Sales and Operations 0-5% travel
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
• The position will be located in Southfield, MI

Main duties are computer-based. On-site duties may include climbing stairs and ladders.

Dürr Systems AG is part of the Dürr Group and operates globally in the automotive industry and other markets, specializing in painting technology, final assembly, dispensing technology, and consulting. As a market leader, Dürr designs and implements turnkey systems and manufactures high-quality machines and robotic technology. The company has proven expertise in digital and sustainable solutions. Its portfolio also includes production technologies for electrode coating and high-performance air pollution control systems for various industries.

As of 2023, Dürr Systems AG employs over 8,000 people. The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes – mainly in the automotive industry and for producers of furniture and timber houses, but also in sectors such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, medical devices, electrical engineering, and battery production.

In 2023, the company generated sales of €4.6 billion. The Dürr Group has around 20,000 employees and 141 business locations in 33 countries. As of January 1, 2025, the former divisions Paint and Final Assembly Systems and Application Technology were merged to form the new Automotive division. Since then,…