Paint Shop Booth & Oven Commissioning Engineer

Position Overview

As a Paint Shop Booth & Oven Commissioning Engineer, you will play a critical role in bringing advanced automotive paint shop systems to life. You will lead the commissioning, balancing, and validation of paint booths and curing ovens to ensure optimal performance, safety, and compliance. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise, problem‑solving, and collaboration in fast‑paced, project‑based environments across North America.

• Commission, balance, and validate automotive paint booths and curing ovens using calibrated instruments (e.g., manometers, anemometers, temperature probes).
• Execute booth baselines, booth balancing, oven balancing, airflow profiling, and temperature uniformity testing.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control‑related performance issues during startup and ramp‑up.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans and schedules in coordination with project management and engineering teams.
• Document all readings, test results, and corrective actions in approved formats and detailed commissioning reports.
• Ensure systems meet design specifications, regulatory standards, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, controls engineers, senior site leadership, and customer personnel.
• Support startup, debug, and extended on‑site assistance as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend system optimizations.
• Participate in site coordination meetings, safety programs, and quality initiatives.
• Provide customer support, standby assistance, and post‑startup troubleshooting as needed.

• Technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• Experience with automotive paint shop equipment, industrial ventilation systems, or thermal processing equipment.
• Strong understanding of airflow dynamics, heat transfer, combustion systems, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues independently in customer‑site environments.
• Strong organizational, time management, and technical documentation skills.
• Clear verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in dynamic, project‑driven environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Willingness to travel extensively (estimated 75%) and work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.

Dürr Systems is a global leader in automotive paint shop, finishing, and general assembly automation. We deliver cutting‑edge, sustainable manufacturing solutions for the world's leading OEMs and suppliers. Joining Dürr means working on complex, high‑impact projects at the forefront of automotive manufacturing, with opportunities to grow technically, travel globally, and collaborate with industry experts on landmark production facilities.

• Pass a pre‑employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Willingness to travel extensively (estimated 75%) and work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.

While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Dürr Systems, LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations.…