Lead Commissioning Engineer – Electrical & Automation

Durr Systems LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Systems, LLC is seeking a seasoned Electrical/Automation Lead to coordinate installation and commissioning at customer sites. You will guide project teams, review drawings, verify installations, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems.

You will travel roughly 90% to client sites, lead safety-focused field activities, and ensure on-time startup and handover of high‑value automated manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong experience with electrical installation, industrial equipment, automated machinery, or plant systems
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting electrical and controls systems
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, sensors, actuators, and VFDs
• Experience with power-distribution systems and heavy-duty electrical installations
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of EN 60204-1, UL 508A, NEC, NFPA
• At least three years of supervisory or site leadership experience
• Experience coordinating contractors, skilled trades, customers, and cross-functional project teams
• Understanding of OSHA requirements; OSHA 30 preferred
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel ~90% including extended assignments at customer sites
• Lead commissioning of complex, highly automated manufacturing systems
• Work directly with customers, engineering teams, contractors, and global technical experts
• Take ownership of projects from installation through startup and final acceptance
• Solve challenging technical problems in a fast-paced hands-on environment
• Build expertise across electrical systems, industrial automation, and large-scale project execution
• Join a global organization known for delivering advanced manufacturing technology to automotive and industrial customers

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 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
• Lead the commissioning of complex automated manufacturing systems
• Work with customers, engineering teams, contractors, and global technical experts
• Take ownership of projects from installation through startup and final acceptance
• Solve challenging technical problems in a fast-paced environment
• Build expertise across electrical systems, industrial automation, and large-scale project execution
• Join Dürr Systems for premium automation solutions

Skills

Electrical installation

Industrial equipment

PLC, HMIs

Reading drawings

Safety standards

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dürr Systems, LLC is seeking a seasoned Electrical/Automation Lead to coordinate installation and commissioning at customer sites. You will guide project teams, review drawings, verify installations, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems.

You will travel roughly 90% to client sites, lead safety-focused field activities, and ensure on-time startup and handover of high‑value automated manufacturing systems.