Process Applications Engineer

Dürr; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr is seeking a Process Applications Engineer in Southfield, Michigan, to join their Lithium-Ion Battery division. You will provide essential engineering support by developing technical solutions, performing process calculations, and creating equipment specifications.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and has experience in process system design. Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required, along with excellent communication skills to work effectively with teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in process calculations and equipment sizing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales engineering support for battery manufacturing.
• Develop technical solutions and equipment specifications based on customer inquiries.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues during project execution.

Skills

Process calculations

Equipment sizing

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Your Tasks

• Join Dürr’s Lithium‑Ion Battery (LIB) division as a Process Applications Engineer and help drive the future of battery manufacturing. In this role, you’ll provide both pre‑sales and post‑sales engineering support by developing technical solutions, performing process calculations, creating equipment specifications, and supporting customer proposals for advanced manufacturing systems. You’ll collaborate with customers, sales teams, suppliers, and project teams to deliver innovative solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Review customer inquiries and develop technical solutions that align with customer requirements and project objectives.
• Perform process calculations and equipment sizing to ensure system performance and compliance with specifications.
• Review customer specifications, identify technical requirements, and clearly define any exceptions.
• Develop technical specifications for purchased equipment and components.
• Define project scope and prepare cost estimates to support proposals and project execution.
• Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for proposals and projects.
• Partner with designers to optimize equipment layouts and overall system design.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance and scope completeness.
• Support customer discussions and provide technical guidance in collaboration with the Sales team.
• Provide process engineering support throughout project execution after order award.
• Troubleshoot process‑related issues and support operational improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, product enhancements, design standardization, and cost reduction efforts.
• Utilize engineering tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, and related software to support project development.

Your Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience performing process calculations, equipment sizing, and process system design.
• Ability to develop and interpret P&IDs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting customer proposals, applications engineering, process design, or industrial equipment projects.
• Knowledge of industrial process equipment, fluid handling systems, air pollution control equipment, coating systems, or related technologies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, or similar engineering software.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and engineering colleagues.
• Experience supporting battery manufacturing, environmental systems, coating technologies, or capital equipment projects is preferred.