Field Startup & Commissioning Lead (90% Travel)

Dürr AG; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr AG seeks a field-based Electrical Engineer for installation, commissioning, and startup at customer sites. You will lead site activities, review drawings, and ensure compliance with standards while coordinating with project teams and contractors.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of PLC/HMI, industrial networks, and power-distribution systems, with extensive travel (≈90%). Strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; equivalent technical training and experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years supervisory or site‑leadership experience.
• Experience with electrical installation and commissioning of industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks; familiarity with sensors/actuators and variable-frequency drives.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical installation and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Partner with Project Management, Engineering, site leadership, contractors, and customers.
• Lead site coordination meetings, pre-job walkthroughs, and contractor activities.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, field orders, and installation requirements.
• Verify equipment installation and confirm compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Perform equipment startup, testing, debugging, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot controls hardware, software, industrial networks, and electrical systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, Ethernet, Profinet, sensors, actuators, and power-distribution systems.
• Record baseline data, collect performance information, and generate commissioning reports.
• Mark up drawings, document field changes, and coordinate required change requests.
• Manage punch-list completion, equipment testing, documentation, and final handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors and address installation or engineering issues in the field.
• Support startup and production activities through successful customer acceptance.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Electrical installation

Commissioning and troubleshooting

PLC/HMI/industrial networks

Reading electrical drawings

Site coordination / leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming software

Job description

Dürr AG seeks a field-based Electrical Engineer for installation, commissioning, and startup at customer sites. You will lead site activities, review drawings, and ensure compliance with standards while coordinating with project teams and contractors.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of PLC/HMI, industrial networks, and power-distribution systems, with extensive travel (≈90%). Strong communication and safety focus are essential.