Electrical Controls Design Engineer — PLC/HMI & Robotics

Durr Systems LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Systems, LLC. is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to design and detail industrial electrical control systems, including hardware and software, for projects in Southfield, MI.

You will develop drawings, bills of materials, and PLC/HMI code, while supporting testing and on-site startup. Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 3+ years of related experience, with NEC familiarity and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant electrical or controls engineering experience.
• Experience designing industrial electrical control systems and control panels.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical engineering drawings and documentation.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial controllers.
• Familiarity with HMI or graphical user interface programming.
• Ability to interpret NEC requirements and applicable local electrical codes.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and process-control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial computer operating systems and networking.
• Experience or familiarity with robotic cell design.
• Familiarity with hazardous-area classifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and work within project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail industrial electrical control systems, including both hardware and software.
• Develop electrical drawings and control system documentation using established standards, examples, and reference projects.
• Generate bills of equipment and specify electrical and controls components.
• Develop and modify PLC/controller code and graphical user interface/HMI code.
• Support designs through equipment fabrication and software testing.
• Participate in on-site startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and debugging of control system functions.
• Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and establish design goals.
• Support instrumentation and process-control applications.
• Work with controls associated with automated and robotic systems.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, transmittal records, and document control.
• Coordinate engineering activities with project schedules and broader project requirements.
• Travel approximately 30% to support project and customer needs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical drawings

NEC compliance

Instrumentation

Process-control

Robotic cell design

Networking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

SAP

PLC/HMI software tools

Job description

Dürr Systems, LLC. is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to design and detail industrial electrical control systems, including hardware and software, for projects in Southfield, MI.

You will develop drawings, bills of materials, and PLC/HMI code, while supporting testing and on-site startup. Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 3+ years of related experience, with NEC familiarity and travel up to 30%.