Senior Application Engineer - Electrical Controls

Job Title

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Analyze customer technical specifications

Coordinate in-house estimating activities including relevant drawings and specifications

Coordinate major electrical subcontractors for process equipment and conveyors

Coordinate intercompany activities with offices in Germany and Mexico

Support layouts with layout engineer

Understand Visio schematics for paint process equipment

Develop Electrical Purchased Equipment lists

Investigate alternate sources for equipment and subcontractors

Develop detailed estimate spreadsheets for projects and customer bid forms

Develop technical specifications and clarifications for bids

Develop project and job schedules

Support job handover

Support job implementation by attending planning meetings, design reviews, etc.

Conduct technical presentations and provide clarification to customers and other departments

Travel approximately 15%

Nonessential Functions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Ten or more years of paint shop experience

Demonstrated knowledge of process equipment electrical design

Proficient with Microsoft Office products:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Proficient with Visio

Knowledge of SAP is a plus

Ability to understand and maintain project schedules

Good time management skills

Good organizational skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good technical writing skills

Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers

Able to work well independently and in a team environment

Able to technically define problems and propose solutions

Adaptable to change in a learning environment

Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary

About Dürr Systems, LLC

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. Dürr employs people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite.

The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems.

Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.

Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.