Industrial Electrical Controls Engineer – PLC & Startup

Dürr; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical/Controls Engineer to design and develop industrial control systems, including hardware and software. You will generate drawings, bill of equipment, PLC/code, and GUI code from reference projects, and oversee fabrication, testing, and on-site startup.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 3 years of related experience, and proficiency in NEC codes, PLC programming, and instrumentation. Travel about 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 3 years of position-related experience.
• Experience with electrical engineering design for industrial controls and panels.
• Able to interpret NEC and local codes.
• Familiar with PLC programming, graphic user interface programming, computer operating systems, and networking.
• Familiar with instrumentation and process control.
• Familiar with robotic cell designs.
• Familiar with hazardous area classifications.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Ability to understand project schedules.
• Good time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Detailing and electrical design (hardware and software) for industrial control systems.
• Design and detailing of industrial controls systems for both hardware and software.
• Generate design drawings, bill of equipment, PLC/controller code, and graphic user interface code from examples and reference projects.
• Follow through designs to equipment fabrication, software code testing, and onsite startup/debug of all functions.
• Maintain transmittal records and document control.
• Interface with the customer to establish design goals.
• Specify equipment.
• Travel approximately 30%.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

PLC programming

Graphic user interface programming

Networking

Job description

Dürr is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical/Controls Engineer to design and develop industrial control systems, including hardware and software. You will generate drawings, bill of equipment, PLC/code, and GUI code from reference projects, and oversee fabrication, testing, and on-site startup.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 3 years of related experience, and proficiency in NEC codes, PLC programming, and instrumentation. Travel about 30% is expected.